Castlevania: Curse of Darkness - Playstation 2
February 21, 2025
This is one of my all-time favorite franchises and until last year, I had no idea there were Castlevania games on the PS2. When I found out, I got on eBay and bought both options. This was the game I decided to start with based on recommendations online. I assume because it came out late in the PS2 lifespan it was overlooked but this is absolutely a hidden gem. Lots of Dark Souls vibes except this came out a while before Dark Souls. I'm always gonna prefer side scrolling Castlevania games but this is an absolute must play for RPG or franchise fans.
Score: 9/10
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap ~ GameBoy Advance (Played on Nintendo Switch Online)
May 21, 2025
I'm a biased top down view Legend of Zelda fan so this was an easy "must play" for me. I didn't have many handheld systems after the original GameBoy and have never had the chance to play this one before they added it to the GameBoy Advance area for Nintendo Switch. This is a great entry into the franchise. Fun puzzles without being too cryptic and the boss fights are a good balance of fun and challenge. Although this one felt a bit more childish than some others, it's still well worth a look if you've never given it a shot.
Score: 7/10