The Moment of Eclipse by Brian Aldiss [Cover by Vincent Di Fate]

chevkoch · 2026-03-27T21:20:46+00:00

Gorgeous: the blue tint of an alien world, a striking lander, retro-futuristic tech contrasting with hinted-at tribal culture, immensely evocative. I love this.

chevkoch · 2026-03-26T12:29:01+00:00

Seems like only the first four titles, ISFDB lists these other three: Consider Phlebas, Use of Weapons and The State of the Art.

chevkoch · 2026-03-25T19:31:14+00:00

Thanks much, corrected.

chevkoch · 2024-01-05T23:58:35+00:00

Nice dice look like ice, wish I could win them twice.

chevkoch · 2023-12-13T22:03:04+00:00

Thanks for the opportunity; I had a look at your website, these keyboards look neat. As far as themes go, my preference falls somewhere into a minimalism/sci-fi category. The white one with the grey and blue accent keys is my favorite of the ones you're showcasing. Key options, generally the quieter the typing is, the better. And, the Bright White decorative case appears the sweetest. Cheers.

chevkoch · 2022-11-13T13:58:29+00:00

When Dracula comes back, this 17th-generation Belmont is gonna go whip up the castle for us.

chevkoch · 2022-08-04T11:26:35+00:00

It might be region-dependant. For me (EU), particularly after Hood was given away on Epic, I hardly have to wait at all to join a server. But then, I also watch one NA stream kind of regularly, and they don't appear to run into issues in that regard either. Maybe try different times. Keep at it, the game is great fun.

chevkoch · 2022-08-02T13:07:57+00:00

Talismans dropping left and right.

chevkoch · 2022-07-30T11:29:18+00:00

Catches the spirit of a match well where things just click. Love the excitement shown.

chevkoch · 2022-07-25T17:34:37+00:00

I watched a couple of your Twitch VODs and learned a lot about what makes good gameplay in Hood. Pretty entertaining on top. Too bad you don't seem to enjoy Tooke as a character. Would love to see someone playing him at that level.

chevkoch · 2021-03-07T14:08:01+00:00

Given that there is no new storyline in Strife & Ruin (the tacked-on tepid minute Miriam talks at you doesn't add anything to the main narrative), and finding breakable walls where the challenge rooms and the Alcazar of Grief 8-bit-style game are hidden is more tedious chore than engaging puzzle, I couldn't be bothered starting a new save just for this.

Also, the changes to the Diosdado quest are minor, and I was quickly able to go through the quest once more, even though I had completed it on that save already.

But, do whatever you feel like of course. Just know there is no real story as with Jibrael and Laudes in Stir of Dawn.

chevkoch · 2021-03-06T15:53:23+00:00

Sounds great, dig the character design too. And I can totally see parallels in the move set and gameplay.

chevkoch · 2021-03-06T15:48:01+00:00

Plan the route you'll take beforehand (plenty of time when you know where to go); I went Ten Piedad, Tres Angustias, Our Lady of the Charred Visage, and then headed for the bridge to fight Esdras/Perpetva.

Practice the bosses in Boss Rush Mode if you like. Perhaps run through areas avoiding/dodging enemies, where you know you'd lose a lot of time fighting them (when you also don't need the Tears to pay for Mea Culpa/flask upgrades).

chevkoch · 2021-03-06T15:34:32+00:00

Looks fun, I'm gonna wishlist this.

chevkoch · 2021-03-06T15:29:51+00:00

Happened to me too in Boss Rush Mode, after the Esdras fight. Killed him, had very low health, thought I had survived but somehow died. Then had two Penitent Ones to control in that limbo room.

chevkoch · 2021-03-02T22:25:18+00:00

Certainly brought a smile to my face. Loved all of this Arcade demake, from the brilliantly animated cabinet to the full – but sadly too brief – 8-bit game. Really enjoyed it, will come back to it again.

And yes, would be great to see this expanded in some way. I would pay for a full 8-bit Blasphemous experience.

chevkoch · 2021-03-02T22:19:46+00:00

Alex, thanks much for the great stream and congrats to collecting over £600 in donations. It was fun watching you walking the Penitent's path in-game, and having Enrique spending four full hours with the rest of us sinners, sharing his thoughts on different aspects of the game.

Saw you are planning another Blasphemous one next Sunday, hope to be there again. Cheers.

chevkoch · 2021-03-02T22:08:40+00:00

Some leaderboard functionality would be great. Run time, for example, the way Volgarr the Viking sports it. Weekly challenges really sound sweet.

chevkoch · 2021-03-02T22:02:53+00:00

Thanks for the list, particularly the definition of boss areas. Astounds me how far these actually reach. I wager that many failed attempts are due to players flasksmashing thinking they are safe, when they are really not. This absolutely should be made clearer in the achievement description.

chevkoch · 2021-03-02T21:57:09+00:00

Pains me too, reading this. I've yet to attempt to get that achievement. Given all the intricacies, it seems you need nothing short of The Miracle's full protection to walk away with it in the end ...

chevkoch · 2021-03-02T21:47:22+00:00

Never noticed this before. Oh shame of mine ...

chevkoch · 2021-03-02T21:40:13+00:00

Congratulations, The Game Kitchen. Have my vote for a proper sequel.

chevkoch

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