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The September '26 entry of faea gaming, my casual monthly games journal!

Discussing Pop'n TwinBee's unorthodox and extremely hectic approach to shoot 'em up design, and how it folds organically into co-operative play in a way uncommon for its genre.

The August '26 entry of faea gaming, my casual monthly games journal!

Exploring a complicated relationship with Pocky & Rocky Reshrined by dissecting its combat design and diving into its wider inspirations to build an understanding and appreciation of its unique and aspirational qualities.

The June '26 entry of faea gaming, my casual monthly games journal!

The June '26 entry of faea gaming, my casual monthly games journal!

The May '26 entry of faea gaming!

Discussing the elegant, haphazard chaos of the first entry in the SaGa series, the WonderSwan Color version of the first entry in the SaGa series, and the positive aspects of remaking an existing work.

The April '26 entry of faea gaming!

The March '26 entry of faea gaming!

The first Metroid game gives us a lot to talk about: the elegance of how combat challenges are built, the deep replayability of a game whose progression is entirely knowledge-driven, and what's up with that 30hp respawn?

Exploring both the intense and extremely well-considered play of Galaga '88, and the extremely calming presentation that helps its sessions to become relaxing rather than overwhelming.

The February '26 entry of faea gaming!

Talking about the shoot-'em-up-ish Pocky & Rocky, how arcade-style games expect you to approach them, and how adhering to that turns this seemingly-overwhelming game into something rather breezy.

The January '26 entry of faea gaming!

Exploring the growth of an artist through two of their earliest games, and the different places that inspiration can take root from.

The December '25 entry of faea gaming!

Discussing some standout parts in games that I wouldn't otherwise give myself an outlet to talk about.

Exploring the potential of expressivity through difficulty, through a game that makes itself easier than its contemporaries – and the extremely special experience that lends itself to.

The November '25 entry of faea gaming!

The November '25 entry of faea gaming!

Exploring the depth and potential of expressivity in games through analysing Touhou's most confident outing.

The September '25 entry of faea gaming!

The August '25 entry of faea gaming!

The July '25 entry of faea gaming!

The June '25 entry of faea gaming!

The May '25 entry of faea gaming!

The April '25 entry of faea gaming!

A short reflection on DOGSITR: Dog Version, my short virtual-pet experience and my first ever game!

The March '25 entry of faea gaming!

The February '25 entry of faea gaming!