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Alright, friends. It's time to face it.
It's tall. It's daunting. It's intimidating. And the time has come to file it down - together.
Introducing ...
So, with an imminent Direct all but confirmed at this point, we're now in for the waiting game. But according to recent rumors, it might take its sweet time to arrive. And even putting the rumors aside, the wait for a Direct always feels somewhat long, and at times dreary.
So, what to do when we're in this current state of the cycle? Well, lots of things. Hype. Smile. Mess around. Shitpost. Make a friend. But sometimes, when the suspense becomes tense, it can be good to keep other things in mind. Stretch your legs, make a routine. Play games. Tackle the backlog.
Ah, yes, the backlog. THAT thing.
WHAT IS THIS?
So, I came up with the idea to initiate a little challenge while we wait for the Direct. A challenge that is a chance for us to work on our backlogs, and try to return to, finish, and cherish those games that has been on the backburner for a while, games that might turn out to be nothing short of fantastic, once finished.
WHAT'S THE IDEA?
The rules are simple: Everyone must pick at least 1 game, and the goal is to try to to finish them before the Direct airs. Every Sunday, I will do a regular check-up to check in on people's progress. The prize for finishing the selected backlog games is the opportunity to look yourself in the mirror, say "I did it!" and then go back to hype and happiness. Please note that this is not a prestige-based challenge at all, and completely free of pressure. Play as much as you want, and take the challenge as a motivation tool rather than something mandatory set in stone.
WHY?
Backlogs can be daunting at times, but tackling them together can be fun! I figured and thought that this thread could serve as a sort of cosy book club-style thread where we all bring our games that we're going to play, and talk about them, and motivate each other to finish them. I think that this could serve as a good opportunity to just settle down and chill with games that we've been meaning to finish for a while now.
So: To start off, please tag yourself in a post, followed by the game(s) you've picked and - roughly - an estimate of how much you've already played. (in percent, hours, whatever you like) This estimate format will serve as a metric for the check-ups. The OP will stay updated.
(I'll start)
Irene
Hyper Light Drifter (10%)
Horizon Forbidden West (25%)
There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension (0%)
Telling Lies (0%)
AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative (0%)
Brofield
Pokemon Legends: Arceus (98%)
PowerWash Sim (????)
Raji: An Ancient Epic (0%)
Untitled Goose Game (40%)
Aragami (15%, but may restart)
bixente
Tetris 99
Mini Motorways
TENS!
Retro Highway
Josh5890
Fire Emblem: Warriors
Ghost of Tsushima
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Tunic
Nmanic
Cuphead (35%)
We Love Katamari (not sure, maybe 30%?)
Dragon Quest V (around 25%)
FFVII Remake: Intermission (20%)
Sonic All-Stars Racing Transformed (40%)
bellydrum
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Paper Mario (NSO)
WestEgg
Triangle Strategy (25%)
Elden Ring (??%)
Unpacking (33%)
ITSMILNER
Days Gone
TMNT: Shredders Revenge
lightning16
Wuppo (20%)
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon (0%)
Pflaumenmus12
Dragon Quest 11
Elden Ring (20h)
neil
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
TMNT: Shredder's Revenge
Switch Sports
Splatoon2
Thunder84
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (20%)
Shin Megami Tensei V (3%)
Kirby and the Forgotten Land (0%)
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes (10%)
AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative (0%)
Minecraft (??%)
WhyS
Shin Megami Tensei V - 0%
Buck Rogers: Countdown to Doomsday - 0%
Policenauts - 0%
Tokimeki Memorial: Beneath the Tree of Legend - 0%
frog
GTA IV
Batman: Arkham Origins
Mbolibombo
Darksiders Genesis - 48%
Ruined King: A League of Legends Story - 40%
hologram
Triangle Strategy
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
MrMegaMillions
Dragon Quest 11 S (60%)
Elden Ring (??)
Tales of Arise (50%)
Gengar
Death’s Door (25%)
Luigi’s Mansion 3 (50%?)
Hoagmaster
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Triangle Strategy
Xenoblade Chronicles: Future Connected
Mario Strikers: Battle League
Miitopia
Faimcom Detective Club 1+2
New Pokémon Snap
WinBack: Covert Operations
UncleAlbert
Hollow Knight (2%)
Dragoncaine
Earthbound (probably 60%)
Star Fox 64
Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition (95%)
Octo Expansion
Xghost777
Klonoa 2: Dream Champ Tournament (1%)
Fire Emblem Awakening.
Estew
Guardians of the Galaxy (40%)
BioShock Remastered (5%)
Jahranimo
Captain Toad’s Treasure Tracker (on the Toadette part)
Steamworld Quest: Hand of Gligamech (Chapter 2?)
Catalyst
Crash Bandicoot 4
Spider-Man Miles Morales
chocolate_supra
Aggelos
Toree 2
Smoothies
Disco Elysium (End of Day 1)
Kirby’s Dream Land 3 (World 3)
Apophenac
SMT V
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Hacker’s Memory
Fire Emblem Three Houses
CrossCode
Devil May Cry 3
Not Tonight
Dex
Hob
She Sees Red
Sky: Children of Light
Abzú
Lovecatt
13 Sentinels
Rayman Legends
Ojoloco
Persona 5 Strikers (11 hours)
Valkyria Chronicles (approx. 10 hours)
Future Boy Nemo
Weapon Shop de Omasse - 1%
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past - 0%
Rin-go
NEO: The World Ends With You (last boss)
Triangle Strategy (later half)
Pokémon Legends Arceus (post-game)
Suswave
Ace Attorney Trilogy (28%)
Elden Ring (70%)
Quinton
Xenoblade Definitive Edition (100% File): 70%
Paper Mario: 0%
TheWolvesDen
Kirby SuperStar
ermitron2
Resident Evil 4 (Chapter 3-2)
Final Fantasy Legends 3 (10%)
SofyTrancy
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE (at the end of chapter 2)
Higurashi: Matsuribayashi (at the end of chapter 1)
Code:Realize - Future Blessings (50%)
Taisho x Alice (50%)
Yavga
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of the Skies
tolkir
Paper Mario Origami King: Third ribbon done (~60%)
Kaze and the Wild Masks: Three worlds completed with everything except Time trials. (~70%)
Scrawnton
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim (60%)
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond (0%)
lexony
Kirby and the Forgotten Land (80%)
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (0%)
Link’s Awakening (20%)
Blondkayvon
Great Ace Attorney - (60%)
FFVII - (5%)
Earthbound (10%)
DexterBear
Toree3D
Torre2
Neptunia
Talizo
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles (2nd game)
Civilization VI
YugamiSekai
Picross S: 28% (215 puzzles left)
Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S: 40% (323 puzzles left)
Mario's/Wario's Super Picross: 28% (69 puzzles left)
Heruderu
Pokemon Legends: Arceus (70%)
Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion (0%)
Yoku’s Island Express (20%)
Plonk
Paper Mario The Origami King 98%
METROID Dread 100% but ...
Hollow Knight 105%
All right. Strap in - and let's play some games!
It's tall. It's daunting. It's intimidating. And the time has come to file it down - together.
Introducing ...
So, with an imminent Direct all but confirmed at this point, we're now in for the waiting game. But according to recent rumors, it might take its sweet time to arrive. And even putting the rumors aside, the wait for a Direct always feels somewhat long, and at times dreary.
So, what to do when we're in this current state of the cycle? Well, lots of things. Hype. Smile. Mess around. Shitpost. Make a friend. But sometimes, when the suspense becomes tense, it can be good to keep other things in mind. Stretch your legs, make a routine. Play games. Tackle the backlog.
Ah, yes, the backlog. THAT thing.
WHAT IS THIS?
So, I came up with the idea to initiate a little challenge while we wait for the Direct. A challenge that is a chance for us to work on our backlogs, and try to return to, finish, and cherish those games that has been on the backburner for a while, games that might turn out to be nothing short of fantastic, once finished.
WHAT'S THE IDEA?
The rules are simple: Everyone must pick at least 1 game, and the goal is to try to to finish them before the Direct airs. Every Sunday, I will do a regular check-up to check in on people's progress. The prize for finishing the selected backlog games is the opportunity to look yourself in the mirror, say "I did it!" and then go back to hype and happiness. Please note that this is not a prestige-based challenge at all, and completely free of pressure. Play as much as you want, and take the challenge as a motivation tool rather than something mandatory set in stone.
WHY?
Backlogs can be daunting at times, but tackling them together can be fun! I figured and thought that this thread could serve as a sort of cosy book club-style thread where we all bring our games that we're going to play, and talk about them, and motivate each other to finish them. I think that this could serve as a good opportunity to just settle down and chill with games that we've been meaning to finish for a while now.
So: To start off, please tag yourself in a post, followed by the game(s) you've picked and - roughly - an estimate of how much you've already played. (in percent, hours, whatever you like) This estimate format will serve as a metric for the check-ups. The OP will stay updated.
(I'll start)
BOARD OF CONTESTANTS
Irene
Hyper Light Drifter (10%)
Horizon Forbidden West (25%)
There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension (0%)
Telling Lies (0%)
AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative (0%)
Brofield
Pokemon Legends: Arceus (98%)
PowerWash Sim (????)
Raji: An Ancient Epic (0%)
Untitled Goose Game (40%)
Aragami (15%, but may restart)
bixente
Tetris 99
Mini Motorways
TENS!
Retro Highway
Josh5890
Fire Emblem: Warriors
Ghost of Tsushima
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Tunic
Nmanic
Cuphead (35%)
We Love Katamari (not sure, maybe 30%?)
Dragon Quest V (around 25%)
FFVII Remake: Intermission (20%)
Sonic All-Stars Racing Transformed (40%)
bellydrum
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Paper Mario (NSO)
WestEgg
Triangle Strategy (25%)
Elden Ring (??%)
Unpacking (33%)
ITSMILNER
Days Gone
TMNT: Shredders Revenge
lightning16
Wuppo (20%)
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon (0%)
Pflaumenmus12
Dragon Quest 11
Elden Ring (20h)
neil
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
TMNT: Shredder's Revenge
Switch Sports
Splatoon2
Thunder84
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (20%)
Shin Megami Tensei V (3%)
Kirby and the Forgotten Land (0%)
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes (10%)
AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative (0%)
Minecraft (??%)
WhyS
Shin Megami Tensei V - 0%
Buck Rogers: Countdown to Doomsday - 0%
Policenauts - 0%
Tokimeki Memorial: Beneath the Tree of Legend - 0%
frog
GTA IV
Batman: Arkham Origins
Mbolibombo
Darksiders Genesis - 48%
Ruined King: A League of Legends Story - 40%
hologram
Triangle Strategy
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
MrMegaMillions
Dragon Quest 11 S (60%)
Elden Ring (??)
Tales of Arise (50%)
Gengar
Death’s Door (25%)
Luigi’s Mansion 3 (50%?)
Hoagmaster
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Triangle Strategy
Xenoblade Chronicles: Future Connected
Mario Strikers: Battle League
Miitopia
Faimcom Detective Club 1+2
New Pokémon Snap
WinBack: Covert Operations
UncleAlbert
Hollow Knight (2%)
Dragoncaine
Earthbound (probably 60%)
Star Fox 64
Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition (95%)
Octo Expansion
Xghost777
Klonoa 2: Dream Champ Tournament (1%)
Fire Emblem Awakening.
Estew
Guardians of the Galaxy (40%)
BioShock Remastered (5%)
Jahranimo
Captain Toad’s Treasure Tracker (on the Toadette part)
Steamworld Quest: Hand of Gligamech (Chapter 2?)
Catalyst
Crash Bandicoot 4
Spider-Man Miles Morales
chocolate_supra
Aggelos
Toree 2
Smoothies
Disco Elysium (End of Day 1)
Kirby’s Dream Land 3 (World 3)
Apophenac
SMT V
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Hacker’s Memory
Fire Emblem Three Houses
CrossCode
Devil May Cry 3
Not Tonight
Dex
Hob
She Sees Red
Sky: Children of Light
Abzú
Lovecatt
13 Sentinels
Rayman Legends
Ojoloco
Persona 5 Strikers (11 hours)
Valkyria Chronicles (approx. 10 hours)
Future Boy Nemo
Weapon Shop de Omasse - 1%
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past - 0%
Rin-go
NEO: The World Ends With You (last boss)
Triangle Strategy (later half)
Pokémon Legends Arceus (post-game)
Suswave
Ace Attorney Trilogy (28%)
Elden Ring (70%)
Quinton
Xenoblade Definitive Edition (100% File): 70%
Paper Mario: 0%
TheWolvesDen
Kirby SuperStar
ermitron2
Resident Evil 4 (Chapter 3-2)
Final Fantasy Legends 3 (10%)
SofyTrancy
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE (at the end of chapter 2)
Higurashi: Matsuribayashi (at the end of chapter 1)
Code:Realize - Future Blessings (50%)
Taisho x Alice (50%)
Yavga
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of the Skies
tolkir
Paper Mario Origami King: Third ribbon done (~60%)
Kaze and the Wild Masks: Three worlds completed with everything except Time trials. (~70%)
Scrawnton
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim (60%)
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond (0%)
lexony
Kirby and the Forgotten Land (80%)
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (0%)
Link’s Awakening (20%)
Blondkayvon
Great Ace Attorney - (60%)
FFVII - (5%)
Earthbound (10%)
DexterBear
Toree3D
Torre2
Neptunia
Talizo
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles (2nd game)
Civilization VI
YugamiSekai
Picross S: 28% (215 puzzles left)
Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S: 40% (323 puzzles left)
Mario's/Wario's Super Picross: 28% (69 puzzles left)
Heruderu
Pokemon Legends: Arceus (70%)
Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion (0%)
Yoku’s Island Express (20%)
Plonk
Paper Mario The Origami King 98%
METROID Dread 100% but ...
Hollow Knight 105%
All right. Strap in - and let's play some games!
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