I think the fact that the story is so highly regarded is what is ultimately going to pull me in, esp with gamers I see like yourself heaping the praise. 42 hours isn't so bad...I definitely prefer to just have the one playthrough at least so I have the experience.
It's taken me a long time to learn to be cool with but getting 'bad endings' isn't a turnoff for me anymore...I get the ending I get. Games that keep 'true endings' behind extra playthroughs does bug me a bit but...is that what the 'golden path' is, like a true ending?
Either way I'm putting it on my 'to buy one day' list for sure now.
Also saw you're playing Tunic and I just watched somebody praise that to a huge degree in a video just yesterday. I'll look forward to any updates, final thoughts, videos you do on that

Triangle Strategy...was it great? I've heard a lot of good things by official reviewers but it feels like it could be a daunting undertaking for this year esp with multiple endings and stuff that makes me feel overwhelmed. Also curious about the new Kirby hope all's well!

I saw a clip of it and seeing Mario as a little ball just looked ridiculous in a very good way. Glad it was enjoyable in all at least, my curiosity is quite piqued.

Wouldn't by any chance be the Analogue Pocket would it? I watched a ton of reviews on it and it looks absolutely fantastic but I just don't know if it's that much better that I'd pick it over playing on a good ol AGS-101. If that's what it is, what do you think of it?

And yeah happy if you ever do any more! I know you talked about not getting as many views but your videos are still quite good and your thoughts/writing are structured well. I appreciate your Dread review and your top 100 I've plugging my way through while I work, backwards if I'm being honest. Makes me consider if I shouldn't finally give in and finally play Celeste one day..

I had never heard of Mario Pinball Land and randomly came upon it on yt, then I see you've just it! Have to ask if it was worth the play and about how long it took?

Also I remember I found you through your channel and forgot to subscribe so I just did that and...looking forward to any future vids if you do any

Happy Birthday! Another year of great game playing where our backlogs just grow and grow. Not a bad problem to have I guess. I'll be joining you at 30 in a couple of days, mate. Any gaming goals for the next decade?

It's always nice to play through a game and understand exactly why it's considered a cult classic. The ending was one of my all-time absolute favorites and I will never forget some parts of it (taking an edible at the Freud club? Iconic).