@batboss.bsky.social
Just a programmer dad. Twitch addict. Video game enjoyer, especially roguelikes, fighting games, nintendo, soulsborne.
Occasional manic enjoyer of movies, fantasy novels, anime, MtG.
Occasional manic enjoyer of movies, fantasy novels, anime, MtG.
Pretty similar here, except I still like Dread and don't really like Echoes or Corruption. Kinda on the fence with whether I'll even try Prime 4 tbh.
December 5, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Pretty similar here, except I still like Dread and don't really like Echoes or Corruption. Kinda on the fence with whether I'll even try Prime 4 tbh.
Hades 2 :B: | 5/5 stars
Great sequel to the original. It's not an evolution of the formula as much as a bigger version of the original, but I'm very down for that.
I don't like the story as much as the original, but the art, music, and gameplay are better. Really like the new MP and tarot system.
Great sequel to the original. It's not an evolution of the formula as much as a bigger version of the original, but I'm very down for that.
I don't like the story as much as the original, but the art, music, and gameplay are better. Really like the new MP and tarot system.
October 8, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Hades 2 :B: | 5/5 stars
Great sequel to the original. It's not an evolution of the formula as much as a bigger version of the original, but I'm very down for that.
I don't like the story as much as the original, but the art, music, and gameplay are better. Really like the new MP and tarot system.
Great sequel to the original. It's not an evolution of the formula as much as a bigger version of the original, but I'm very down for that.
I don't like the story as much as the original, but the art, music, and gameplay are better. Really like the new MP and tarot system.
Hollow Knight: Silksong :C: | 5/5 stars
Very good game, really enjoy the movement, the challenging bosses, the various tools. Really great soundtrack, especially love "Lace" and "Choral Chambers".
I loved the first Hollow Knight, and this one is also great in a different way.
Very good game, really enjoy the movement, the challenging bosses, the various tools. Really great soundtrack, especially love "Lace" and "Choral Chambers".
I loved the first Hollow Knight, and this one is also great in a different way.
September 23, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Hollow Knight: Silksong :C: | 5/5 stars
Very good game, really enjoy the movement, the challenging bosses, the various tools. Really great soundtrack, especially love "Lace" and "Choral Chambers".
I loved the first Hollow Knight, and this one is also great in a different way.
Very good game, really enjoy the movement, the challenging bosses, the various tools. Really great soundtrack, especially love "Lace" and "Choral Chambers".
I loved the first Hollow Knight, and this one is also great in a different way.
Speedruns yeah, but I don't wanna do this one:
September 14, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Speedruns yeah, but I don't wanna do this one:
Donkey Kong Bananza :B: | 3/5 stars
I feel similar about this as I did about TotK and Echoes of Wisdom: Cool mechanics, but the game built around those mechanics is just ok.
Good production values, fun to mess with. Really boring characters and story. Probably don't buy a switch 2 for this.
I feel similar about this as I did about TotK and Echoes of Wisdom: Cool mechanics, but the game built around those mechanics is just ok.
Good production values, fun to mess with. Really boring characters and story. Probably don't buy a switch 2 for this.
July 30, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Donkey Kong Bananza :B: | 3/5 stars
I feel similar about this as I did about TotK and Echoes of Wisdom: Cool mechanics, but the game built around those mechanics is just ok.
Good production values, fun to mess with. Really boring characters and story. Probably don't buy a switch 2 for this.
I feel similar about this as I did about TotK and Echoes of Wisdom: Cool mechanics, but the game built around those mechanics is just ok.
Good production values, fun to mess with. Really boring characters and story. Probably don't buy a switch 2 for this.
12 and 13 kinda killed my enthusiasm for the series and it's never fully recovered.
14 has been pretty alright though, as a fun excuse to chat with friends and goof off. I'm a little mixed on the 7 remakes, but they're way better than 13.
14 has been pretty alright though, as a fun excuse to chat with friends and goof off. I'm a little mixed on the 7 remakes, but they're way better than 13.
July 10, 2025 at 1:05 AM
12 and 13 kinda killed my enthusiasm for the series and it's never fully recovered.
14 has been pretty alright though, as a fun excuse to chat with friends and goof off. I'm a little mixed on the 7 remakes, but they're way better than 13.
14 has been pretty alright though, as a fun excuse to chat with friends and goof off. I'm a little mixed on the 7 remakes, but they're way better than 13.
From the dhalsim discord, accurate representation of the mental states during the Bison matchup (final score 1-0 Bison):
June 26, 2025 at 1:22 PM
From the dhalsim discord, accurate representation of the mental states during the Bison matchup (final score 1-0 Bison):
Mario Kart World :B: | 4/5 stars
Very good production, really like the soundtrack (why is it not on nintendo's weird soundtrack app), the environments, the sound design.
I think they went a little too far with the "road trip" theme, I don't really like the drive between tracks or the 1 lap races.
Very good production, really like the soundtrack (why is it not on nintendo's weird soundtrack app), the environments, the sound design.
I think they went a little too far with the "road trip" theme, I don't really like the drive between tracks or the 1 lap races.
June 20, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Mario Kart World :B: | 4/5 stars
Very good production, really like the soundtrack (why is it not on nintendo's weird soundtrack app), the environments, the sound design.
I think they went a little too far with the "road trip" theme, I don't really like the drive between tracks or the 1 lap races.
Very good production, really like the soundtrack (why is it not on nintendo's weird soundtrack app), the environments, the sound design.
I think they went a little too far with the "road trip" theme, I don't really like the drive between tracks or the 1 lap races.
Can you guess the 3 years I was in high school?
June 19, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Can you guess the 3 years I was in high school?
What they were aiming for vs what they achieved:
May 26, 2025 at 5:49 AM
What they were aiming for vs what they achieved:
Outer Wilds :B: | 4/5 stars
Pretty cool puzzle game for making you feel very smart and very stupid. Kinda need a high tolerance for wandering around aimlessly, which was a struggle for me.
Very unique, though, and has a pronounced style and vision.
Pretty cool puzzle game for making you feel very smart and very stupid. Kinda need a high tolerance for wandering around aimlessly, which was a struggle for me.
Very unique, though, and has a pronounced style and vision.
May 23, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Outer Wilds :B: | 4/5 stars
Pretty cool puzzle game for making you feel very smart and very stupid. Kinda need a high tolerance for wandering around aimlessly, which was a struggle for me.
Very unique, though, and has a pronounced style and vision.
Pretty cool puzzle game for making you feel very smart and very stupid. Kinda need a high tolerance for wandering around aimlessly, which was a struggle for me.
Very unique, though, and has a pronounced style and vision.
FF7: Rebirth :B: | 4/5 stars
Mixed feelings. I like how they brought a lot of the locations to life. I like a lot of the character moments. The soundtrack is great.
Could not care less about the open world. Not loving the weird meta-narrative changes, but idk maybe part 3 will stick the landing.
Mixed feelings. I like how they brought a lot of the locations to life. I like a lot of the character moments. The soundtrack is great.
Could not care less about the open world. Not loving the weird meta-narrative changes, but idk maybe part 3 will stick the landing.
May 9, 2025 at 9:17 PM
FF7: Rebirth :B: | 4/5 stars
Mixed feelings. I like how they brought a lot of the locations to life. I like a lot of the character moments. The soundtrack is great.
Could not care less about the open world. Not loving the weird meta-narrative changes, but idk maybe part 3 will stick the landing.
Mixed feelings. I like how they brought a lot of the locations to life. I like a lot of the character moments. The soundtrack is great.
Could not care less about the open world. Not loving the weird meta-narrative changes, but idk maybe part 3 will stick the landing.
Justice for Barret in this Famitsu character ranking!
Should be number one, but I'll accept a loss to the main character and the thirst magnets.
What's not to love?
- Fights the oligarchy
- Single dad to a kid that ain't even his
- Messed up in the past but constantly trying to make up for it
Should be number one, but I'll accept a loss to the main character and the thirst magnets.
What's not to love?
- Fights the oligarchy
- Single dad to a kid that ain't even his
- Messed up in the past but constantly trying to make up for it
May 4, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Justice for Barret in this Famitsu character ranking!
Should be number one, but I'll accept a loss to the main character and the thirst magnets.
What's not to love?
- Fights the oligarchy
- Single dad to a kid that ain't even his
- Messed up in the past but constantly trying to make up for it
Should be number one, but I'll accept a loss to the main character and the thirst magnets.
What's not to love?
- Fights the oligarchy
- Single dad to a kid that ain't even his
- Messed up in the past but constantly trying to make up for it
Kirby and the Forgotten Realm :B: | 4/5 stars
One of the best kirby games in a long time! Very fun to co-op with my 4-year-old too if you're looking for that kind of thing.
Seems like it has a decent post game as well?
One of the best kirby games in a long time! Very fun to co-op with my 4-year-old too if you're looking for that kind of thing.
Seems like it has a decent post game as well?
May 3, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Kirby and the Forgotten Realm :B: | 4/5 stars
One of the best kirby games in a long time! Very fun to co-op with my 4-year-old too if you're looking for that kind of thing.
Seems like it has a decent post game as well?
One of the best kirby games in a long time! Very fun to co-op with my 4-year-old too if you're looking for that kind of thing.
Seems like it has a decent post game as well?
Random Game Saturday - overdue for a replay of this one.
Listen Nintendo, if you need a cheap PR win to offset the switch 2 prices, I got an idea for ya...
Listen Nintendo, if you need a cheap PR win to offset the switch 2 prices, I got an idea for ya...
April 26, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Random Game Saturday - overdue for a replay of this one.
Listen Nintendo, if you need a cheap PR win to offset the switch 2 prices, I got an idea for ya...
Listen Nintendo, if you need a cheap PR win to offset the switch 2 prices, I got an idea for ya...
Kena: Bridge of Spirits :B: | 3/5 stars
I like the art in this game. Did not really vibe with the story or the puzzles. The combat had moments of greatness, but some pretty bad boss fights and lots of same-y combat encounters.
I get what people like about it, but it kinda missed for me.
I like the art in this game. Did not really vibe with the story or the puzzles. The combat had moments of greatness, but some pretty bad boss fights and lots of same-y combat encounters.
I get what people like about it, but it kinda missed for me.
April 25, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Kena: Bridge of Spirits :B: | 3/5 stars
I like the art in this game. Did not really vibe with the story or the puzzles. The combat had moments of greatness, but some pretty bad boss fights and lots of same-y combat encounters.
I get what people like about it, but it kinda missed for me.
I like the art in this game. Did not really vibe with the story or the puzzles. The combat had moments of greatness, but some pretty bad boss fights and lots of same-y combat encounters.
I get what people like about it, but it kinda missed for me.
Blue Prince :B: | 5/5 stars
Very neat idea for a game - kind of a Myst rogue-lite with lots of layers of puzzles.
Not sure I'm gonna try to solve the post-game - putting together the house feels a bit pointless once you don't have a goal and you're just trying to find some arbitrary combination.
Very neat idea for a game - kind of a Myst rogue-lite with lots of layers of puzzles.
Not sure I'm gonna try to solve the post-game - putting together the house feels a bit pointless once you don't have a goal and you're just trying to find some arbitrary combination.
April 23, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Blue Prince :B: | 5/5 stars
Very neat idea for a game - kind of a Myst rogue-lite with lots of layers of puzzles.
Not sure I'm gonna try to solve the post-game - putting together the house feels a bit pointless once you don't have a goal and you're just trying to find some arbitrary combination.
Very neat idea for a game - kind of a Myst rogue-lite with lots of layers of puzzles.
Not sure I'm gonna try to solve the post-game - putting together the house feels a bit pointless once you don't have a goal and you're just trying to find some arbitrary combination.
We left some sunflower seeds on our fence as an offering to the squirrel that lives in our backyard. Seems she pigged out and decided to lounge haha.
April 10, 2025 at 11:46 PM
We left some sunflower seeds on our fence as an offering to the squirrel that lives in our backyard. Seems she pigged out and decided to lounge haha.
Quote this post with your 4 favorite final fantasy characters.
Barret is a pretty recent addition, really liked him in the remake. Also feeling somewhat more sympathetic towards his... ideals, and bias for "action", recently.
Barret is a pretty recent addition, really liked him in the remake. Also feeling somewhat more sympathetic towards his... ideals, and bias for "action", recently.
March 19, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Quote this post with your 4 favorite final fantasy characters.
Barret is a pretty recent addition, really liked him in the remake. Also feeling somewhat more sympathetic towards his... ideals, and bias for "action", recently.
Barret is a pretty recent addition, really liked him in the remake. Also feeling somewhat more sympathetic towards his... ideals, and bias for "action", recently.
Street Fighter :B: | 2/5 stars
A historical curiosity that is absolute ass to play. The enemies die with 3 hadoukens, but the controls do not feel right.
At least the backgrounds and characters look cool, and it did help define the fighting game genre so it gets legacy points.
A historical curiosity that is absolute ass to play. The enemies die with 3 hadoukens, but the controls do not feel right.
At least the backgrounds and characters look cool, and it did help define the fighting game genre so it gets legacy points.
March 11, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Street Fighter :B: | 2/5 stars
A historical curiosity that is absolute ass to play. The enemies die with 3 hadoukens, but the controls do not feel right.
At least the backgrounds and characters look cool, and it did help define the fighting game genre so it gets legacy points.
A historical curiosity that is absolute ass to play. The enemies die with 3 hadoukens, but the controls do not feel right.
At least the backgrounds and characters look cool, and it did help define the fighting game genre so it gets legacy points.
Final Fight :B: | 5/5 stars
Cool to see the origins of Cody, Guy, Hagar, Poison, Rolento, etc.
Normally quarter muncher arcade games don't translate well to modern times, but *if* you're co-op'ing with a 4-year-old, the unlimited credits is nice! Little dude had a blast beating up bad guys with me
Cool to see the origins of Cody, Guy, Hagar, Poison, Rolento, etc.
Normally quarter muncher arcade games don't translate well to modern times, but *if* you're co-op'ing with a 4-year-old, the unlimited credits is nice! Little dude had a blast beating up bad guys with me
March 11, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Final Fight :B: | 5/5 stars
Cool to see the origins of Cody, Guy, Hagar, Poison, Rolento, etc.
Normally quarter muncher arcade games don't translate well to modern times, but *if* you're co-op'ing with a 4-year-old, the unlimited credits is nice! Little dude had a blast beating up bad guys with me
Cool to see the origins of Cody, Guy, Hagar, Poison, Rolento, etc.
Normally quarter muncher arcade games don't translate well to modern times, but *if* you're co-op'ing with a 4-year-old, the unlimited credits is nice! Little dude had a blast beating up bad guys with me
ActRaiser :B: (replay) | 5/5 stars
Replaying a classic during meetings. Weird how a mid platformer and a mid city builder somehow combine into a great experience.
Really wish there was more in this genre. Never found anything that gets it quite right.
Replaying a classic during meetings. Weird how a mid platformer and a mid city builder somehow combine into a great experience.
Really wish there was more in this genre. Never found anything that gets it quite right.
February 12, 2025 at 12:58 AM
ActRaiser :B: (replay) | 5/5 stars
Replaying a classic during meetings. Weird how a mid platformer and a mid city builder somehow combine into a great experience.
Really wish there was more in this genre. Never found anything that gets it quite right.
Replaying a classic during meetings. Weird how a mid platformer and a mid city builder somehow combine into a great experience.
Really wish there was more in this genre. Never found anything that gets it quite right.
Ayyyyy yoga blaze it
February 7, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Ayyyyy yoga blaze it
Resident Evil 5 :B: (replay) | 5/5 stars
The most lovably stupid video game. The video game equivalent of Birdemic. If you've never sat down with a friend and a few drinks and RE5, you're fucking up.
Gotta love how devious mastermind Wesker is defeated by Himbo Chris and the power of "Partner".
The most lovably stupid video game. The video game equivalent of Birdemic. If you've never sat down with a friend and a few drinks and RE5, you're fucking up.
Gotta love how devious mastermind Wesker is defeated by Himbo Chris and the power of "Partner".
January 18, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Resident Evil 5 :B: (replay) | 5/5 stars
The most lovably stupid video game. The video game equivalent of Birdemic. If you've never sat down with a friend and a few drinks and RE5, you're fucking up.
Gotta love how devious mastermind Wesker is defeated by Himbo Chris and the power of "Partner".
The most lovably stupid video game. The video game equivalent of Birdemic. If you've never sat down with a friend and a few drinks and RE5, you're fucking up.
Gotta love how devious mastermind Wesker is defeated by Himbo Chris and the power of "Partner".