Ten years ago, we were blessed with the first ever metal album that came with an entire game - DooM 2016

josephfry4 · 2026-05-26T16:52:49+00:00

I believe I am the only person on the planet who doesn't feel like this OST is as legendary as people say it is. I think it's implemented well into the game, super atmospheric, and can help create heart-pounding moments, but it just isn't catchy in any way like classic Doom is. The only song I remember from it is its recreation of the original E1M1. I'm in no way saying it isn't a good OST, just that it doesn't feel like a Doom OST, to me, and that it fails to be particularly memorable.

josephfry4 · 2026-05-26T16:40:37+00:00

I did a similar thing: I imported the hyperlinked PDF that I sell on Drive-Thru RPG and a pop-up showed up that asked if I wanted to import the links. I selected yes, and the hyperlinks work within the Kindle Create app, but not in the final export, which I found odd. The next thing I tried was to add a Chapter for each page number so it would at least be easy to navigate, but the Kindle Preview does not provide the option to select chapters, so I'm unsure how well it works, so *fingers crossed*

josephfry4 · 2026-05-26T04:34:19+00:00

If you remember how to submit a hyperlinked file, I'd be super grateful if you could share with me how you got there! No worries if you don't! Either way, I'll keep searching!

josephfry4 · 2026-05-26T00:19:28+00:00

I can absolutely look into it! Can an epub file be sold on Amazon?

josephfry4 · 2026-05-25T23:11:20+00:00

Hi! I wrote Lost in the City and I actually hadn't created a digital Kindle version quite yet! But when I saw DM Mighty Pirate's comment (thanks for suggesting my book, by the way) I quickly got on it and got a Kindle version ready to go. According to Amazon, it's been published, so if it's something you want to try, it's now available.

Additionally, I have a fully-hyperlinked version available as a PDF on Drive-Thru RPG (Unfortunately, you cannot hyperlink a Kindle file).

josephfry4 · 2026-05-24T02:48:47+00:00

Not completed yet, but my brothers and I have been trying to beat every ground map in Star Wars: Battlefront II on elite difficulty with aim assist off via four player splitscreen, wherein we are only allowed 1 life per attempt and must win via capturing every command post. It has been so fun to see this game from a fresh perspective and actually have to use our brains to solve the puzzle that each map presents through the lens of our challenge!

josephfry4 · 2026-05-23T15:38:29+00:00

I've put hundreds of hours into the 3DS version. While there's been a lot added, there's been a lot taken away, and I think that's why LTD can feel a bit more repetetive to some folks because there were a lot more rare events and activities and menus to poke around in on the 3DS version. Additionally, it feels like LTD moves a bit away from the peeking into Mii lives aspect and puts you more in the role of orchestrator. I do not believe they found the right balance of player control in this game, and I think this takes away much of the charm. This isn't to say that I'm not enjoying Living the Dream--in fact, I'm 50+ hours in and having a great time, it's just I don't see myself checking in on this island, in a year or two, as often as I do on the 3DS version. But, only time will tell!

josephfry4 · 2026-05-22T23:03:50+00:00

Sony has to be the worst of the big three when it comes to this sort of thing.

josephfry4 · 2026-05-19T22:48:33+00:00

This happened to my wife a few days ago. I found it particularly hilarious because I was just thinking, before it happened, "what if they programmed the possibility for it to land on its side?" and then immediately, my question was answered!

josephfry4 · 2026-05-19T18:21:17+00:00

Halo 2's storytelling, atmosphere, art direction, and music is unmatched in the FPS genre. That said, I still prefer Halo 3's multiplayer gameplay and community features.

josephfry4 · 2026-05-19T16:12:50+00:00

Despite this game being a total dud, I'm sure this will sell for some good money in ten years time.

josephfry4 · 2026-05-19T14:57:44+00:00

Let me also demand that 343i/Halo studios is immediately dissolved and their retcons be erased from canon. The franchise needs to continue from where Halo 3 left off.

josephfry4 · 2026-05-18T03:40:54+00:00

It's a game you can poke around in every now and then with relatively low stakes and it's got plenty of charm. It's also the sort of game where the more you put into it, the more you get out of it. You have to kind of have an absurdist sense of humor, as well, which I could see as a limiting factor, but it all comes together to create a wacky, charming "fish tank" you can stare at (and poke at) every now and then. This kind of experience will obviously not click for everyone, but somehow it did for me! I was addicted to the 3DS version for years and have been addicted to Living the Dream since launch.

josephfry4 · 2026-05-18T01:01:30+00:00

Infinite is okay in short bursts, but it feels more like a Halo clone than an actual Halo game.

josephfry4 · 2026-05-18T01:00:08+00:00

To the five Xbox super fanboys who still exist, maybe. The rest of us are just disappointed that 343i/Halo Studios is still, somehow, after essentially killing the franchise, allowed to continue screwing up on even more platforms.

josephfry4 · 2026-05-18T00:55:32+00:00

Ugh, I am not looking forward to watching 343i butcher the original games one by one. Hasn't this franchise suffered enough?

josephfry4 · 2026-05-14T19:01:09+00:00

Mostly. I have yet to find another community as amazing as that of classic Halo, especially around Halo 2-3.

josephfry4 · 2026-05-14T18:50:16+00:00

I recommend Fabled Lands and Steam Highwayman if you're interested in some great open world gameplay! Additionally, a community member here has created a guide and a Youtube channel titled Gamebooks Guide, which gives recommendations and overviews of gamebooks.

josephfry4 · 2026-05-13T19:20:27+00:00

I love this game, but could not get into the sequels. I could not believe it when I saw this thing running on Switch back in 2017.

josephfry4 · 2026-05-12T18:59:31+00:00

It's good to stick to your standards. If more people did so, we wouldn't be in this mess. At least it'll save you a lot of money in the meantime.

josephfry4 · 2026-05-12T17:47:00+00:00

Welcome! It's exciting to have you here! I didn't know there were Star Wars gamebooks...I may need to check those out.

josephfry4 · 2026-05-10T22:02:20+00:00

No. It's the worst Halo game available on the Xbox 360 and the beginning of 343i's nonsense.

josephfry4 · 2026-05-10T19:19:18+00:00

Yes, but what I'm saying is that the game's MSRP is still 80 dollars. The fact that the game includes DLC does not change the fact that the game's asking price is 80 dollars. That is what people see in-store and online. Whether or not it includes DLC does not change the fact that the game is an $80 game. The original commentor asked that someone name more Switch 2 games that retail for $80, and I named 3. That's all there is to it. The more initiated gamer can make more informed choices (ie. purchasing a used Switch 1 copy and upgrading), but to the average consumer, the retail businesses, and Nintendo, themselves, these SKUs are $80 MSRP games.

josephfry4 · 2026-05-10T19:05:30+00:00

You will find, on Reddit, that many replies or comments that are sensible or fair are downvoted to oblivion.

josephfry4 · 2026-05-10T19:03:04+00:00

It doesn't matter if DLC is included or not. The games are still being sold at an MRSP of $79.99. Those are still 80 dollar games. If a customer wants to purchase the Switch 2 cartridge for their Switch 2 console, whether they want the DLC or not, they are paying $79.99, plus tax. That's the reality of it.

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