In Sam’s latest Punished Notes, he covers the new Fire Emblem, has a few thoughts on Final Fantasy X (all these years later), and even a bit on… tapas?
Browsing: Fire Emblem: Three Houses
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While we here at The Punished Backlog could not be more excited about a new Nintendo console, we also figured it now is the right time to pay tribute to the first Switch and all its best games!
After going back to Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones, I’ve realized that permadeath, which I used to hate, is essential to what makes the series great.
Cozy side-quests, areas, and hang-outs are refreshing in violent games. We highlight Garreg Mach, Corvo Bianco, and Club Sunshine.
As the game industry crowns its Games of the Year, I decided to set my sights further back. Here are my 10 best backlog games of 2022.
Favorite characters, problematic approaches to Manuela, figuring out what that whole goddess thing was about… we discuss it all.
In Vol. 24, I discuss As Dusk Falls (Xbox’s only notable 2022 exclusive), highlight a Game Pass hidden gem, and rip into Ryan Reynolds.
Summer is always slow for game releases, giving us plenty of time to catch up on the old backlog. Enter the 2022 summer backlog challenge.
You’re behind on gifts? Join the club. Get your loved ones the perfect present with our video game 2021 holiday gift guide.
In a year as life-altering as 2020, I’d like to look back on it through a fonder lens: the games I played to keep myself sane.