Writing an essay helps me process and internalize my thoughts much more clearly. Especially for games where the world is so beautiful and the gameplay is so fascinatingly jank. You can't really capture something like that on purpose, but you can't do it without trying, either. And I want to try!

You using it definitely inspired me! I've been on a similar retro game kick but this was the first time a game drove me crazy enough to write about it.

They're certainly ovipositioned to take advantage of it

4A is a perfect 7/10 mix of hilariously uncontrollable movement, incredibly setpieces, and ps3 jank that is rewarding enough you'd probably enjoy it, but honestly no joke Metal Wolf Chaos is insanely fun and a really good on ramp. A beautiful romp of game more than its meme status.

I did play Final Fantasy 8 when I was 14...how close does that come?

Metroid Other M syndrome

really exciting!!! rooting for you all