A few of the things that have us hooked this week.
30th August 2024
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Soon I’ll even be able tosee the familiar territory of Gloucestershire- and I absolutely can’t wait.
The place is now dilapidated, and in need of much work.
So far, so Stardew Valley.
This was the home your parents hoped to retire back to after years of hard labour in the city.
Alas, a mournful cutscene shows them passing away before they’re able to.
There’s simple combat, though nothing taxing.
There are NPCs out in Winter Burrow’s world to meet and trade with.
It’s quietly cosy, somewhat repetitive fun.
But I could be wrong.
- Tom
Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail, PS5
Readers, I’ve actually done it.
And afterreally getting to grips with the gameI finally made it through Dawntrail.
I feel a bit lost.
As I mentioned in aprevious WWBP, Dawntrail doesn’t get off to a great start.
The story is shallow, the pace is slow, and there’s a distinct lack of drama.
I do wonder now what’s next for the MMORPG.
Is this where I become a Savage Raider?
Maybe I’ll start a Gathering Job?
Or perhaps I’ll just get stuck into Triple Triad?
