i’ve played five of the games so far, none that really caught me too much. playing chronologically. hoping something catches me, i really want to get into the hype this has.
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I know you didn’t ask, but my suggestion in your case would be to keep going. Don’t stress too much about giving enough time to every single game right now. Feel free to hop around until something grabs you. There’s enough variety here that something will hook you, and that might help you spend more time with another.
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Just got done reading all of your thoughts on UFO 50. I recently got back into it in a big way. It’s been interesting to read everyone’s opinions and which games you all vibe with. I just wanted to point out a few that i didn’t see too much discussion on:
Bushido Ball
This one really shines when played with someone else of a similar skill level. I played a ton of it with my brother on Christmas. We usually play fighting games or Windjammers, so Bushido Ball was a natural fit. Learning the mechanics and characters was fun, but the eventual mind games that happened as a result of responding to strategy and tactics held up to the likes of Tekken or Street Fighter. I loved being able to foul. It became a strategy to switch the pace up or throw my brother off. It’s fun as a single player experience as well, but competitive multiplayer is what Bushido Ball was clearly made for.
Overbold
This game is like a single screen, rogue-like Smash TV. The sauce for me was being able to stack more enemies for more payout every round. I can’t help but raise the enemy count right up to what i think my limits are. I’m actually pretty terrible at this one, but I play it a ton. If you fail, you can be on a new run in seconds. It makes Overbold so addicting. I also love that it appears to be the sequel to Velgress, which is also amazing.
Warp Tank
Warp Tank is just a delightfully simple and tight platformer. It’s got fun overworld exploration and most of the levels are pretty bite sized. This is one of the easier games to get a gold on. I keep chipping away at it for the cherry though.
Let me and everyone else know if UFO 50 still makes your GOTY list. I know it’s still my favorite game of 2024!
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