Software developer based in Tokyo. I like games, coffee, and starting projects that’ll never get finished. Originally from @fosstodon.
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#AstroBot is a fantastic game, but I feel everyone doesn’t acknowledge the insane juxtaposition between the mainline and “hidden” levels. The hidden levels, while creative, are ultimately frustrating. They rely on red herrings and “required” failures to create challenge. They waste player time with lack of checkpoints. It’s comparable to Mario Sunshine, which received criticism for its share of frustrating stages.
I love the game - my game of the year.
#AstroBot is a fantastic game, but I feel everyone doesn’t acknowledge the insane juxtaposition between the mainline and “hidden” levels. The hidden levels, while creative, are ultimately frustrating. They rely on red herrings and “required” failures to create challenge. They waste player time with lack of checkpoints. It’s comparable to Mario Sunshine, which received criticism for its share of frustrating stages.
I love the game - my game of the year.
@rcpierce I agree, everyone can have their own opinion, and I tried to not have the negativity bring down my enjoyment. I felt that most negative takes might’ve come out of people maybe watching “too much”.
It’s an over used phrase, but maybe they should take a break and “touch grass”. Sometimes a break is all that’s needed to rejuvenate your enthusiasm in a hobby.
@rcpierce > But it has also provided ample evidence for the accuracy of Bielsa’s prophecy. This is the seventh European Championship this century. Only one has seen fewer goals. Slowly but surely the tournament has sluiced away any team — with the exception of Spain — that showed any audacity, any verve, any imagination.
From Rory Smith’s “On Soccer” newsletter.
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