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Brokowski updated 3 days ago
Twisted Tower
I’m massive fan of adventure single player games, especially of the survival horror variety. My entire gaming palate was shaped by Resident Evil 4 and The Last of Us. Don’t ask my opinion on on convoluted RPGs or Strategy games.
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BonafideXP updated 4 days ago
Blood of DawnWalker, Star Wars: Zero Company, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Crimson Moon
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GP updated 5 days ago
Onimusha: Way of The Sword
I’m pretty confident talking about Souls games, RPGs and horror. Sports games and multiplayer are where I’m completely out of my depth.
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VirgoXZ updated 2 weeks ago
Reverse 1999
This is gonna be long one...im currently only in the fourth book...I keep getting distracted with all the side anecdotes. I'll bounce away sometimes but the artstyle and character designs keep drawing me back.
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TasticSilver updated 4 weeks ago
Slay the Spire 2
Slaying and dashing enemies while failing at card mechanics and learning all the characters.
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Cal updated 4 weeks ago
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Experiencing this masterpiece for the first time.
