I'm alternating between Tales of Arise and Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition.
In Arise I've just entered the fourth realm, loving the visuals and combat, plus its fishing minigame is more fun than I thought. As for Xenoblade, I've just finished Mechonis Field, but I left to do the sidequests I've built up before fighting the boss. I'm not looking forward to the Jade Face fight at all lol
I've started 2 new games this week on my switch: The outer worlds and Eastwards.
The outer worlds I've seen trailers from long ago but actually forgot about it until I found it having a huge sale in the eshop. I really like the theme and feel of it so far but I'll need to play it on tv mode soon because until now I've been doing it handheld and the aiming and shooting mechanics are not fun at all that way.
Eastward was just released a few days ago and ever since I saw the trailer I couldn't wait to play it and so far it's living up to it! Everything is so beautiful, the artwork, the music, the vibes! It's also bringing back memories to oldschool games and its very relaxing to play.
I'm still playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons daily, but with TLOU2 done, I've now moved onto playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla, which I'm enjoying so far.
I'm picking up Zelda: Breath of The Wild, I got it recently. I've only played 3 hours so far. I really like it, it's just sometimes the enemies stress me out and I start gravitating towards calmer games like ACNH, Stardew Valley more often. I still have fun with it but sometimes I need a break from games where you are fighting different enemies. So far I've gotten to the part where I made that recipe to get the winter tunic from the old man. I still need to get the paraglider.
Finally completed Pokémon Shield! What a game! Stealth rock, Pokémon that use moves that counter your Pokémon types like Charizard using Max Overgrowth; Gamefreak sure has upgraded the NPC AIs of this game, making it a satisfying victory. I was this close to losing to Leon if not for my level difference - I was using a Swampert when he went Overgrowth on me. lol
Glad I didn't listen to the naysayers. This game's not bad. I had a lot of fun with the Dynamaxing, and the way you get to battle in front of a stadium audience is appropriately epic, the way Pokémon battles should be conducted.
The story isn't the best, and the legend is kinda mediocre compared to past games. But other than those two minor flaws, this game gets an 8/10 from me.
Now it's time for me to catch some Gigantamax Pokémon...
Absolutely addicted to Cookie Run Kingdom at the moment. The game’s really fun and gives lots of rewards so it definitely feels satisfying to complete daily missions, story quests, and arena battles. Meta is less of a headache than Genshin because stat building with toppings is way easier (compared to taking months grinding in domains lol). This game will probably be something I’ll be picking up everyday, spending maybe an hour or more each day to do stuff. I really love the cookie designs too, they’re all super cute! Herb Cookie and Moon Rabbit Cookie are my favorites to use, but my sweet summer child is defintely Onion Cookie.
Other than Genshin Impact, I played Pokemon Sword for the first time in awhile and FINALLY finished catching the legendary birds in the Crown Tundra. Then I took on the Galarian Star Tournament and beat that easily, so I’m finished with Sword/Shield. Next on my list to play is Fire Emblem: Three Houses. I still have a lot to do there.
Tales of Arise. It looks beautiful and it runs amazing on my XSX. I never been into the "Tales of" series but this one caught my attention. I'd say, I'm starting to get addicted. Also, I downloaded Kena: Bridge of Spirits. While, it looks great on PS5, I feel kind of iffy when it comes to the controls. I might give it a chance some other time. Psychonauts 2 is still the best game I've played (or been playing. I'm not yet done) so far this year.
I started playing Cookie Run Kingdom last week and I've been obsessed so far LOL. I wanted something else to play after the whole fiasco with Genshin Impacts anniversary, and CRK has been a breathe of fresh air. I've been playing every day and definitely plan to keep up that routine. I love the art style and the cookie designs are so charming.
I’m playing quite a few things! I’m wrapping up Undertale, regularly playing Ring Fit Adventure, just started Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania, and I’m preparing to start Deltarune soon.
