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12 unlockable retro characters, this is so awesome!

And it's currently listed on the Switch eShop for April 23rd!

@dipset Last of Us 2 I'll definitely wait because I'm not particularly hyped for it. I'm sure it'll be great but I wasn't crazy about the first one. They might even make it a simultaneous release on PS4 and as a PS5 launch title at this point, like Breath of the Wild on Wii U and Switch.

@Brannox I usually avoid double-dipping, even if somehow the PS5 version was free to PS4 version owners, I doubt I would want to replay the game a second time. So if I get it now, I won't get it on PS5, although it'll probably be very tempting.

I also have a base PS4, not a Pro, so at this point it would be the "worst" possible version. But the zeitgeist and peer pressure is so strong, and there not might be another big release for a few months...

Oh well, I'll figure it out! :)

I got a stupid problem with this game. Like many of you, I'm super hyped for it and want it now.

BUT, it's very obvious that the next episodes will be on PS5, and this first episode will almost certainly see a re-release on PS5 too, possibly with added bells and whistles.

And I know I will feel bad when that happens, because I'll either have to buy it again, or just miss out on this superior version. And I'd rather have the entire collection on the same platform.

So I'm tempted to wait, but who knows how long the PS5 version will take to show up. And meanwhile I'll be missing out, risk being spoiled, and so on.

Is anyone worried about the same thing? Am I way overthinking this?

@scotty After playing RE2 Remake you do feel the age of the original Resident Evil. But I feel like it's still worth pushing through, that's why I played on Easy, didn't want to punish myself and just wanted to enjoy the flow, exploration and story.

It was super fun, short and sweet.

I found myself surprisingly rooting for Google and

was super pissed when Siri stole the win at the end!

@capnbobamous And that soundtrack man! That soundtrack!!

New update: 2 more games down, I'm now at 5/12 with a third of the year gone (but we all know there ain't no time for backlog from now on...)

Resident Evil HD Remaster

The one thing that always stressed me out was the limited ink, meaning I could not save as often as I want. So I decided if I'm ever gonna play this game, I'll just play on Easy, screw it. I realized afterwards that I picked "Very Easy", which was clearly overkill. I finished the game with like 40 ink ribbons left, and more ammo that I could ever hope to use. So I went a bit overboard, but at least now I have the confidence to play it again on Normal!

I liked it a lot, it's close to a Metroidvania in many ways, and the progression and story are cool, although very formulaic and similar to the other games in the series (but since this one was first, it's the other games' fault really). Some very clever and engaging puzzles, also a few annoyances (that door won't open anymore, you have to go all the way around now...). I'll probably try to do a Chris playthrough someday, but it's time for Resident Evil 3 now!

Mystic Quest

Also known as Final Fantasy Adventure, this was the very first game in the Mana series, on Game Boy. And boy, for a Game Boy game, it's quite impressive. It plays similarly to Link's Awakening, but the similarities with Secret of Mana are a lot more present than I expected. Pretty much all the enemies (and bosses) are the same, the weapons handle similarly too, a lot of the lore and town names were already there.

Now, it's still an old Game Boy game, so it won't blow you away and I wouldn't play it again. It's a nice piece of history, but not a must play. And I had to use a guide because it can obscure as hell. For anyone who's played it, I only need to say "Palm trees and 8", and you'll know what I mean.

So I can't recommend it unless you love the Mana series and want to see where it all began, like me. It's not too long if you're following a guide, otherwise you could seriously get stuck for days. Now I'm ready for the Trials of Mana remake!

I suck so much at these games that it'll probably take me 12 hours anyway, like @Scotty. I'm all in!

Does anyone know when pre-load will be available? I've pre-ordered it a couple weeks ago but still nothing.

Btw, I totally forgot but this thread was talked about on the March Community Showcase, so I'm putting the link here for those who missed it:

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I'm halfway through SOMA. It's good stuff!!