![Environmental Station Alpha [9] Bad Game @BANGPuddingMuffin](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FdkOzDNS-UM/maxresdefault.jpg)
Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Tired of Metroidvanias wasting my time with two filler phases before the one that actually is challenging at all, especially when it's not clear how to actually damage the final phase.
Tired of Metroidvanias wasting my time with two filler phases before the one that actually is challenging at all, especially when it's not clear how to actually damage the final phase.
![Environmental Station Alpha [9] Bad Game](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FdkOzDNS-UM/mqdefault.jpg "Environmental Station Alpha [9] Bad Game
Tired of Metroidvanias wasting my time with two filler phases before the one that actually is challenging at all, especially when its not clear how to actually damage the final phase.")
![Dino Crisis [2] Self-Resurrecting Dinosaurs](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ft7HR8uZt_M/mqdefault.jpg "Dino Crisis [2] Self-Resurrecting Dinosaurs
That dinosaur sure did respawn fast.")
![Chernobylite [7] Last Guy](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Fws2IJe3PVI/mqdefault.jpg "Chernobylite [7] Last Guy
This really has just devolved into me zooming through levels, which I dont hate, but its also not particularly compelling gameplay. Turning down the survival/base mechanics as low as possible probably messed with the balance.")
![I Am Your Beast [4] B Side](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/G2k7z4YcXEc/mqdefault.jpg "I Am Your Beast [4] B Side
Cute set of fun gimmick levels.")
![Quake Brutalist Jam III [36] Nearing the End](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GFpoIk9CoWw/mqdefault.jpg "Quake Brutalist Jam III [36] Nearing the End
As I go through these maps, Ive started to realize that I no longer think consciously about them at all. My brain goes on autopilot (which sometimes isnt helpful when it comes to remembering doors), but it sure does make the fights easy.")
![Dino Crisis 2 [7F] If I Could Turn Back Time](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Gpmql7WVS4U/mqdefault.jpg "Dino Crisis 2 [7F] If I Could Turn Back Time
This is not a game that does good boss fights.
Interesting gameplay. I think the fixed camera angles often hurt it, since its so common to just get bodied from offscreen. Its certainly something that I think a skilled player could avoid, but I am not one of those.
I didnt dislike the combo system, which I thought I would, since this is such an arcade game on its face that its not really trying to be horror at all.
The difficulty was all over the place, with it only being tight on resources near the start of the game. I dont think I ever died, although I came close a few times.
The plot was weirdly sparse until it did a lore dump and I think ended on a cliffhanger that was also a time paradox? Admittedly I wasnt paying all that much attention.
Anyway, it was fine.")
![Katana Zero [5] Trials](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HYveQbTrTSs/mqdefault.jpg "Katana Zero [5] Trials
Katana Zero [5] Trials")
![Mr. Suns Hatbox [2] Hat Hoedown](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HisLUyZBIpI/mqdefault.jpg "Mr. Suns Hatbox [2] Hat Hoedown
Maybe growing on me a little?")
![Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! [7F] Bug Out](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Hw3rMk10OPo/mqdefault.jpg "Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! [7F] Bug Out
Not going to do the bug missions because I cant be bothered.
Wasnt a big fan of this one. I havent read the book or seen the movie (I know, heresy), so thats partly on me, but the mission objectives and encounters all just felt the same, even if most of the weapons felt good to use.")
![Angeline Era [12] Bubble Up](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Hynth8dqIMY/mqdefault.jpg "Angeline Era [12] Bubble Up
Got a lot of bubble upgrades... but to what end?")
![Fear the Spotlight [5] All Alone](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IhrExFM-YmI/mqdefault.jpg "Fear the Spotlight [5] All Alone
Guess it is just a ghost thing.")
![Angeline Era [16] Domestic Life](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IoVhvSOyrxc/mqdefault.jpg "Angeline Era [16] Domestic Life
I may not have the most solid grasp on the plot of this game.")
