When Alan Wake released on Xbox 360 in 2010, I recall the game getting a mixed reception from the video game journalists that I was following at the time. Eventually, the game found its way into my Steam library where sat untouched for years and years. In wake of all of the hype around Remedy Entertainment’s award winning sequel, I finally decided to play the original.
In the months leading up to the close of the Nintendo 3DS eShop, I’ve had a renewed appreciation for the device. I ended up booting up my copy of Bravely Default, a JRPG that I’ve been played from time to time over the past 9-ish years but never completed. Apparently, I had left my most recent adventure at a really natural stopping point, so I jumped back in and finished the game.
I’ve been excited to play Sea of Stars since I saw the trailer during Summer Game Fest 2020. The game’s nods to Chrono Trigger were apparent, and the pixel art looked fantastic. But along came Chained Echoes, another game paying homage to my uncontested favorite video game of all time. Chained Echoes got off to a slow start, but ended up really enjoying the game. In fact, I enjoyed it so much that I was less excited for Sea of Stars. JRPG fans have been eating good, and I felt pretty full.
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