Kirameki School Life SP – Masaru GET! (lol)

kirameki school life spKirameki School Life SP is a bonus game that came bundled with the limited edition of Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai Portable. In-universe, Kirameki School Life is a thinly-veiled parody of Tokimeki Memorial that the characters of the Boku wa Tomodachi anime play in episode 2. The anime itself is just okay, but that episode is a fun watch for anyone who enjoys videogames/visual novels. It’s all downhill from here so you can quit after episode 2.

When the characters played Kirameki School Life SP, it was funny to see them doing the exact opposite of everything you’re supposed to do in a real dating sim (i.e. being nasty to all the girls, focusing on one stat to the exclusion of all others, ignoring events), with predictably bad results. The problem is that the Kirameki game itself, in-universe and in real life, is a fairly serious and totally bland Tokimemo copy. Without the snarky commentary and bad decisions, it’s really not worth the time to play. Do please go on, this is most interesting →

Made it to level 40 in Granblue Fantasy

granblue fantasy kina currentThe honeymoon period is over and now the grind begins. I will give credit where credit is due and say there’s a lot to do in Granblue Fantasy at all times, but that doesn’t change the fact that to get anywhere fast, you’re going to have to do the same tasks over and over again to get them.

Want to uncap your characters’ levels? Grind the trial/Angel Halo quests, grind the co-op quests, grind for crystals and treasures to trade for them, grind for crystals to roll for cerulean sparks to trade for items, etc etc. Want more weapons? Do quests for crystals, do quests for tickets, grind raids and hope to get lucky, then when you’ve done all that, grind for another 3 copies of the same weapon so you can unlock its true power, and on and it goes. Do please go on, this is most interesting →

Okay, so I started Granblue Fantasy

granblue fantasyBecause I said I would, and because there’s a joint event with Sakura Taisen going on. Said joint event is really boring, so I just grabbed Sakura and got out of there. I’d rather play the real thing if it’s all the same to you. The fun in ST is watching all the different characters play off each other, and you don’t really get that here.

But I digress. So I started Granblue Fantasy two or three days ago. I skimmed briefly through the guide teasel sent me, but I really prefer to play games blind where I can. The way I see it, if I can’t figure the game out just by playing it, then it’s the game’s fault, not mine. So far it’s easy enough to understand. Grind for rupees, grind for crystals, grind for uncapping items, grind for weapons, grind grind grind. It’s not that different from other free-to-play browser games, just with nicer music and graphics. Also there’s a story in there somewhere. I like stories, even done-to-death “Mysterious girl with mysterious powers and the valiant hero who throws everything away to follow her to the ends of the earth” stories like this one. Do please go on, this is most interesting →

Still playing Sakura Taisen 3 & Stranger of Sword City

New-Interpretation-Stranger-of-Sword-City_2016_05-01-16_001I thought I could finish one of them quickly and post an update, but I just haven’t had the time to power through them like I thought I would. Sakura Taisen 3 I haven’t played in a week and while I do play Stranger of Sword City every day, it’s only for about 15 minutes at a time. SOSC reminds me why I don’t usually replay games, at least not so quickly: I get bored! Especially on New Game+ where all the maps are open and laid bare in a dungeon crawler where half the fun is exploration. No good, no good. If I delay any longer I’ll end up not finishing it at all, so I’ll try to carve out bigger chunks of time this week since I’m almost done. Do please go on, this is most interesting →

Sakura Taisen 3 – Hmm, who to pick?

sakura taisen 3 ericaSakura Taisen 3 is still going pretty well, no major complaints yet. The enemies have gotten tougher. I haven’t gotten my usual upgraded bots and beefed up special attacks yet, so they’re giving me a tiny bit more challenge than usual. Which is a good thing. I’m pretty happy so far.

I’ve only been playing for 10 hours, but I’m already in chapter 8 of 11. Chances are the last 3 chapters are going to be super-draggy, but even so now’s a good time to start thinking of which girl’s ending to go for. I was all set to go for Erica but now I’m not so sure. Do please go on, this is most interesting →