Half-Life (1) was the game that got me into FPS in general and kept me away from the horrors that is CoD or so.

Half-Life 2 probably has the best campaign though. Especially considering all achievements for example.

Worst is difficult – I like them all for what they are, but the one I like least is Half-Life 2 Episode 1.

NDS is definitely first, but Steam Deck is close. These days I’m probably more on my Steam Deck tho.

Has great instagib servers with fast hooks! Absolutely love it. :D

Didn’t think I’d see a post about it without searching for one…

First game has been mentioned already, but I wanna make sure it’s clear how singular the game is.

Blasphemous. In case you didn’t check it out: You should. It got multiple major updates (new areas, bosses etc.) that were completely free and sometimes you can grab it on sale for as low as 6€. It even has NG+ only content for replayability that’s actually worth it (trust me, it really is). The movement in this game is beautifully smooth and the pixel art is consistent. More importantly the combat is actually excellent unlike many other metroidvanias (as well as souls-likes) that unfortunately fail here imho. The platforming is unique, but relatively easy to learn (but you need to try), although the game has specific areas where it becomes more or less important. Blasphemous 2 also exists, however I haven’t played it yet. It isn’t as hard as Dark Souls titles or so, but it’s a souls-like that won’t go easy on you at some points. OST by Carlos Viola is also nice for people who like themselves some flamenco style.

If jRPGs count: Chained Echoes. I will never shut up about this game, since it has gotten a lot of attention, however not NEARLY enough… no one seems to really care about it anymore, but it’s one of the best games I have ever played and I feel sad how it has been overshadowed by games with better marketing/higher budgets that weren’t comparable in terms of gameplay or charme at all! It has everything: Awesome gameplay with many QoL features to adapt to the game or adapt the game to you, cute and profound character designs/artwork, a storyline and an AWESOME OST! Honestly, the music is beautiful in this game… the game has been made by one guy only, however you won’t notice that (except with occasional silly bugs). The music has been made by someone else though (Eddie Marianukroh) and with the help of some awesome musicians (like Gregory Orosz aka. Gamer of the Winds). I wholeheartedly recommend giving it a try!

Pferderennen-Berichterstattung.

Pferderennen-Bestattung.

Pferde-Bestattung.

Pferde-ung.

Pferde.

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (PC version). Be aware that PC version is a completely different game from the console versions.

Definitely give Godot a chance. GDScript is simple enough (and well documented), but you can also switch to C# afterwards.

If you like RPGs, RPGMaker is actually nice to work with and has enough capabilities to let your creativity flow.

I just like it. Writing with a fountain pen is much more HANDS ON than writing something down on a phone or (bad) laptop keyboards. Especially if your pen is higher quality. Although a nice mechanical keyboard can be quite nice (I like tactiles a lot).

The practical thing also is: If you keep your notes well organized, it can actually be much more accessible. I dunno, I have spent my entire life with PCs, but they feel “cluttered” so quickly and require so many revisions of organisation.

Having both is useful though, so I keep physical versions and scan them later to also have them digitally available AND not having to use those evil, evil printers who want me to buy more ink…

That was the first thing I saw as well, lol. Actually reads more like a warning than an innocent: “Try me out :)”

I think as long about it as it requires me to on my bed and then do something else. Then I might tell someone/some people about it.

Rarely, when I absolutely had no idea wtf was happening, I made up a thesis and then looked up online what others think. Last time I had that was with Peter Handke’s Mein Tag im anderen Land ¹. I was apparently right there with my thesis… but… still really didn’t know WHY. :D

Mostly though I shove reading sessions into the day like taking out my phone, except if the book is REALLY exceptional (Schachnovelle ², Der aufhaltsame Aufstieg des Arturo Ui ³ or Traumnovelle ⁴).

¹ My Day in a Foreign Country

² Chess Story

³ The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui

⁴ Dream Story

Yes.

Mystery Dungeon enjoyer, I see?

Best games ever. Also cutest Flygon ever. c:

Just uBlock.

I have Windows 11 on my notebook and Windows 10 on my gaming PC.

Please, for the love of god (or your precious sanity), use Windows 10. :D