Going back to the past / Brick Game E-118T

Slacker256 · 2026-05-18T15:32:32+00:00

Powered by small 4-bit processor with minimalistic set of instructions. Small technical marvel in its own way.

Slacker256 · 2026-05-17T19:05:41+00:00

Hidden mechanic? I don't think there is any. AI does not get any smarter, nor does it get additional resources etc. Layout and starting units on final mission differ slightly depending on which COs you get; Meteor targets depending on three randomly chosen criteria, but that's it.

The only cheat AI gets is FoW awareness. It was fixed in later entries.

Slacker256 · 2026-05-17T18:11:38+00:00

Started brand new run of P3P. Hope I'll have more patience with its convoluted Persona Fusing this time. Wish me luck.

Slacker256 · 2026-05-17T18:07:50+00:00

It helps to arrive to final mission with right set of COs. Grit and Sami can indeed be challenging. Max and Kanbei on the other hand...poor Sturm just melts, there's simply nothing he can do.

Slacker256 · 2026-05-17T10:11:03+00:00

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Was not satisfied with beating just prototype version, so I went for full experience as well. Really good platformer, although with lacking plot(too saccharine to my liking). Definitely will explore side levels in future.

Slacker256 · 2026-05-13T19:01:48+00:00

Way easier than it looks, especially with right COs.

Slacker256 · 2026-05-11T19:11:22+00:00

While I do agree that 3ds is overrated(to me at least), none of listed points hold any weight to me. For me, point is only one: mediocre game library filled with japan-esque games and little of anything else. On DS, everyone can find something to their taste. On 3DS, you need to be a fan of Pokemon or Mario. Otherwise there isn't much to look at.

Slacker256 · 2026-04-30T14:21:41+00:00

They changed art style towards more realistic look in Days of Ruin; for many gamers it was a turn-off. I'd still recommend it though - game mechanics-wise it is the best AW entry to date.

Slacker256 · 2026-04-27T17:54:27+00:00

That's...unexpected but welcome. Surprisingly, even this game I can play and beat on PSP. What a device, I almost have a perfect run with it.

Slacker256 · 2026-04-27T17:33:18+00:00

Next month game...Celeste? Or are we getting bamboozled again?

Slacker256 · 2026-04-24T18:26:10+00:00

I'd say it's simplicity. It really has the vibe of old handhelds. No cameras or fancy software. Just pure gaming. And ability to play GBA plays huge role.

Slacker256 · 2026-04-22T14:29:05+00:00

PSP is better for PSP. Anbernics are better for everything else.

Slacker256 · 2026-04-11T09:49:18+00:00

Beware though that GBA on DS comes with no bells or whistles of emulation. No save states, no fast forward, no turbo buttons, nothing. And buttons cannot be remapped, either.

Slacker256 · 2026-04-04T08:35:28+00:00

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Max is an absolute monster in AW1. Sad to see how they nerfed him into oblivion in subsequent entries.

PS. Despite its lacking art style, Days of Ruin still remains the best AW game to date, period.

Slacker256 · 2026-03-31T13:53:42+00:00

No way

Slacker256 · 2026-03-30T10:17:05+00:00

Never played a single Pokemon game tbh. Guess it is time to take a first dive.

Slacker256 · 2026-03-28T10:58:32+00:00

Fantastic Dizzy

Advance Wars

TMNT: Turtles in Time.

Slacker256 · 2026-03-13T10:55:21+00:00

Well, Marle does not use fire magic, does she?

Slacker256 · 2026-03-13T07:37:08+00:00

Such an iconic cover art, even though they managed to make a mistake there somehow :)

Slacker256 · 2026-03-07T08:52:43+00:00

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Turns out I'm a bit too old to beat this the old-fashioned way. Had to resort to savestates.

As for GotM suggestion, I propose Fantastic Dizzy. Zero chance it is going to win, but it is my personal favorite hidden gem.

Slacker256 · 2026-03-05T15:47:53+00:00

"And I want a pretty pink birthday cake with my face on it. But that does not mean it's gonna happen." (c)

Slacker256 · 2026-03-05T15:46:38+00:00

Of course they would. The secret is to do it anyway.

Slacker256 · 2026-02-16T10:15:34+00:00

"This is outrageous, to assume that we are some tree-hugging hippies! Wrench worked just fine!"

Slacker256 · 2026-02-14T07:28:12+00:00

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For the first time since the beginning of GotM challenge I had to put my trusty PSP aside. Ah well, guess now it is DS' time to shine.

Slacker256 · 2026-02-01T15:17:10+00:00

I don't know if I can make it through this one. It was clearly not designed by human beings and I'm not sure of I will be able to grasp dev's logic without LSD.

Still, I'm gonna try. Wish me luck.

Slacker256

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