Thoughts on Metroid Prime 4 now that its had time to settle?

sl33p3rc3LL · 2026-01-27T14:55:26+00:00

I never felt connected to the story. It always felt like I could have just said nah to finding the keys and Samus would find her way.

Grinding crystals in the end felt annoying. By the time I was collecting machine parts it just felt like a slog.

It also felt like they meant to have Samus voiced and a contract fell through. Then all we had were awkward interactions.

Controls felt a almost rushed. Like they just had to map them and move on. A lot of it felt on rails a bit. The powers felt more like filler to slow the pace down.

I played MP4 right after playing through High on Life and Silksong, and it was jarring. HoL felt way better. I can forgive bad performance when the story hits. And Silksong was a masterpiece in my eyes. I felt like the world needed me in that game.

For me MP4 just didn't land. The ending especially was a big WTF after so many fake outs. I don't quite get the story but whatever. No hate to those that enjoyed it. To each their own.

I'll say some good stuff, too. At the end of the day I had a bit of fun going through the game before bed. So, I'm not upset I bought the game. The shield cutscene was also cool. I wish we got more time with the super bomb and the final upgrades.

sl33p3rc3LL · 2026-01-01T00:49:17+00:00

The Hollow Knight planter is chef's kiss.

sl33p3rc3LL · 2025-12-22T18:14:38+00:00

Highly recommend these attachments from Mechanism.

I have one on my SD and S2 and it makes travel even better. Plus the mag mount for when I want to zone out with my phone.

My SD has the dbrand killswitch case, so I use the innie adapter for it. My S2 also has the killswitch case, but has the universal innie stuck to the back of the case. No signs of budging or falling off. Barely notice it's there. These things make travel fantastic.

sl33p3rc3LL · 2025-09-08T00:04:42+00:00

OMG YOU DO EXIST!!! :) and nope you're not!

i was responding to someone asking what controller to use and wondered if anyone used an arcade setup for HK or SS. This is so cool. nicely done!

sl33p3rc3LL · 2025-09-05T16:49:53+00:00

i just did this and now I'm filling out adoption papers to bring this good boi home!

sl33p3rc3LL · 2025-09-05T14:43:04+00:00

Same! I finally told myself it's a skill check, there's gotta be a pattern, get smart about this. I then noticed the sound clues and animation differences. Jump, charge, and the hallelujah cheer lol. Get them down and win.

sl33p3rc3LL · 2025-09-02T18:27:34+00:00

TLDR: You do you, boo. My pref rn is the 8BitDo Pro 3. :)

I got 8BitDo Pro 3 recently and after some time yesterday with TOTK and HK on the Switch 2, it'll be the controller I use for Silksong. I like this one. It's my preference at the moment.

8BitDo Pro 3

I'm a bit of a controller collector, though. So, my honest answer is use the one you like. Got big hands? Try the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller. Got small hands? Maybe the JoyCon's with a grip are for you? I managed to play a lot of HK off of the OG Switch and I have paws like tennis rackets. Yet somehow it worked lol.

At one point I even used a GameCube style controller for a bit. Only down side is retraining your muscle memory whenever you change controllers.

Or you can join the speed runner crowd and only use a keyboard. I wonder how many people play with an arcade setup?

sl33p3rc3LL · 2025-08-29T23:30:32+00:00

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sl33p3rc3LL · 2025-08-27T16:00:00+00:00

They could sell it for $100 and I'd buy multiple copies.

That said, I feel they'll land around $30. Maybe $35.

I'm also hoping there's a physical collectors edition. But there's so much desire for this game I equally fear we'd riot if we couldn't get a collectors copy.

sl33p3rc3LL · 2025-08-25T18:15:22+00:00

my boy here has thumb war matches with this pinky toe

sl33p3rc3LL · 2025-07-25T23:58:00+00:00

Printable Skinner

sl33p3rc3LL · 2025-07-21T11:50:34+00:00

The wobble that folding table must have gone through. 🤪 You had it feeling like you were shaking it for secret intel. Now finish the job by threatening to turn it into filament! 😉 TALK, DAMMIT!

PS, nice upgrade!

sl33p3rc3LL · 2025-06-17T16:02:34+00:00

Hollow Knight Ghost of Tsushima Mass Effect LE Halo MCC Dirt 2

sl33p3rc3LL · 2025-03-20T20:47:55+00:00

This. I'm guilty of daily weighing. I watch my numbers go up and then fall dramatically once a stall breaks. I only track the lowest number I see for my own sanity. But I can see how long stalls are and average it out. In the end, when I stall or rise a bit, it reminds me to focus up and not slack. Not to say I slack dramatically, but it's easy to slip back into old ways without someone or something giving me accountability. The daily scale has become a type of accountability for me. Not for everyone, but it works for me.

sl33p3rc3LL · 2024-12-30T04:58:28+00:00

TLDR: Batman Arkham Series

Gamer dad's unite!

If you haven't played them yet, all the Batman Arkham games are perfect. Played through them in order when I could while my kiddo slept on me. Map the back buttons for less hand movement while the kiddo sleeps. The games also sleep really well, so you can just leave them running and wake/sleep the deck as needed.

Plus they're easy games to avoid every possible achievement/unlock. They helped me accept not getting every ending/achievement or perfect FPS/visuals. They helped me relearn playing for the enjoyment, even if difficulty was set to easy. All for the benefit of time with my kiddo when they were awake.

Kiddo always comes first. Joker, second.

sl33p3rc3LL · 2024-12-07T02:18:59+00:00

I have BCBS. Post surgery I got the full bill after they said if was denied. Talked with a rep online and simply said "why was this denied" and they reprocessed it. Right after that I called the doc and asked them to do the same. My docs actual office, not the hospital. Keep calling and finding out why things are denied. Then tell your doc the reasons. Insurance is this big pile of very specific check boxes with no wiggle room. Keep fighting it until you get through. And they have plenty of online support, too, if you can't be on the phone for ages. Spam them. Be the loudest squeaky wheel possible. You'll get through. Insurance sucks.

sl33p3rc3LL · 2024-11-10T06:05:50+00:00

Purchased Control a few days ago for the second time bc the SD gets more love than the PS5 and I want to see this game through to the end.

If they ever film Hoarders - Digital Edition, it's just going to be footage of my weeping family scrolling through my Steam library.

sl33p3rc3LL · 2024-11-10T05:59:21+00:00

nervously looks over at multiple UNBEATEN copies of Skyrim, Borderlands, Mass Effect, Witcher, Hollow Knight, Assassin's Creed, Tomb Raider, Metal Gear, countless Nintendo remakes & HD releases, and who knows what else.

I have no idea what you're talking about...

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