The Almighty Backlog

This week, Ellie joins John and Sam on their adventure Eastward, across a beautiful pixel world marred by a deadly MIASMA. EastwardSep 2021 | Pixpil | ChucklefishPCRead the review on https://thealmightybacklog.wordpress.com/Music: Chill Lofi Epiano Loop 80 BPM.wav by holizna -- https://freesound.org/s/629170/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

This week, Ellie steps once more into the tabi of ninja hero Ryu Hayabusa, and joins his journey to defeat a brand new demonic threat. Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of ChaosApr 1990 | TecmoNESRead the review on https://thealmightybacklog.wordpress.com/Music: Chill Lofi Epiano Loop 80 BPM.wav by holizna -- https://freesound.org/s/629170/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

This week, Ellie dives into the dreamland of Subcon alongside Mario et al, and shares her thoughts on one of the most famous game conversions ever and the odd pattern of NES sequel creativity. Super Mario Bros. 2 Oct 1988 | Nintendo NES Read the review on https://thealmightybacklog.wordpress.com/ Music: Chill Lofi Epiano Loop 80 BPM.wav by holizna -- https://freesound.org/s/629170/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

This week Ellie hops into the cockpit of the legendary Vic Viper and takes to the stars in the very first Gradius game! Gradius May 1985 | Konami NES Read the review on https://thealmightybacklog.wordpress.com/ Music: Chill Lofi Epiano Loop 80 BPM.wav by holizna -- https://freesound.org/s/629170/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

This week, Ellie muses on the legacy of a cheat code while blasting away at suspiciously familiar aliens... Contra Feb 1987 | Konami NES Read the review on https://thealmightybacklog.wordpress.com/ Music: Chill Lofi Epiano Loop 80 BPM.wav by holizna -- https://freesound.org/s/629170/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

This week, Ellie explores an alien planet as, uh, a kitten in a mechsuit?! Video games are rad, y'all. Gato RobotoMay 2019 | Doinksoft | Devolver DigitalPCRead the review on https://thealmightybacklog.wordpress.com/Music: Chill Lofi Epiano Loop 80 BPM.wav by holizna -- https://freesound.org/s/629170/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

This week, Ellie takes some time to reflect on her own privilege after playing Venba, an arresting, powerful story about immigration, culture, and parenthood, all contained within a gentle cooking puzzle game. VenbaJul 2023, Visai GamesPCRead the review on https://thealmightybacklog.wordpress.com/Music: Chill Lofi Epiano Loop 80 BPM.wav by holizna -- https://freesound.org/s/629170/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

This week, Ellie looks back on the radical age, joining Leo, Raph, Mikey and Donnie on their journey to defeat the villainous Shredder in an infamously tough NES game. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles May 1989, Konami / Ultra NESRead the review on https://thealmightybacklog.wordpress.com/Music: Chill Lofi Epiano Loop 80 BPM.wav by holizna -- https://freesound.org/s/629170/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

This week Ellie explores the haunting ruins of Arcadia, fighting back against the sinister virus that has infected the mechanical denizens of a desolate world. Haiku the RobotAug 2022, Mister Morris GamesPCRead the review on https://thealmightybacklog.wordpress.com/Music: Chill Lofi Epiano Loop 80 BPM.wav by holizna -- https://freesound.org/s/629170/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

This week Ellie immerses herself in the grim, gore-soaked world of Cvstodia and joins the Penitent One on his journey to bring an end to the Grievous Miracle. Blasphemous Sep 2019, The Game Kitchen / Team17 PC Read the review on https://thealmightybacklog.wordpress.com/ Music: Chill Lofi Epiano Loop 80 BPM.wav by holizna -- https://freesound.org/s/629170/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

This week, Ellie returns to Dracula's monster-infested halls in Castlevania Chronicles, a double-duty port and remake of a Japan-only home computer Castlevania title. Castlevania Chronicles Jul 1993 / May 2001, Konami PS1 [reviewed], Sharp X68000 Read the review on https://thealmightybacklog.wordpress.com/ Music: Chill Lofi Epiano Loop 80 BPM.wav by holizna -- https://freesound.org/s/629170/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

This week, Ellie continues her journey through the licensed LEGO games, joining the conniving captain Jack Sparrow on the rolling seas in the plastic brick adaptation of Pirates of the Caribbean. LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean2011, Traveller's Tales / DisneyPCRead the review on thealmightybacklog.wordpress.comMusic: Chill Lofi Epiano Loop 80 BPM.wav by holizna -- https://freesound.org/s/629170/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

This week, Ellie joins adventurers Melody and Allison as they quest around their sleepy village and uncover a deadly reality-altering plot, but mainly we spend time musing about the power and importance of joyously queer games. SLARPG 2022, ponett PC Read the review on thealmightybacklog.wordpress.com Music: Chill Lofi Epiano Loop 80 BPM.wav by holizna -- https://freesound.org/s/629170/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

This week, Ellie rides the roiling seas of Wavetale, a modern action-platformer that follows one young girl's journey to save her island home from a monstrous dark cloud called The Gloom. Wavetale 2021, Thunderful PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S Read the review on https://thealmightybacklog.wordpress.com/ Music: Chill Lofi Epiano Loop 80 BPM.wav by holizna -- https://freesound.org/s/629170/ -- License: Creative Commons 0