Newest Games in My Backlog
Step 2 of Operation Backlog Completion. After looking at the oldest games in my backlog last week, I’ll now look at the newest.
Since I have a lot more new games to play than old games, I’m narrowing the field… only games from 2015 and 2016 will appear on this list.
January 2015
The first month of last year released two games that eventually found their way onto my backlog. First, Grim Fandango Remastered, an adventure game I’d been interested in since before it was remastered. I received it as a gift, and I can’t wait to play it to see if it lives up to my hopes!
Next, Life Is Strange entered my backlog… just last week, when I picked up some games from the Square Enix Humble Bundle. I’ve heard good recommendations, although what I’d seen of it didn’t really appeal to me. Still, I paid $1 for it and a few other games in the bundle, so it’s worth a try. Ludwig thinks it’s better than Undertale, so I have to try it now.
May 2015
That’s right, we have to jump to May for the next new games on my backlog. One is an indie game you might not have heard of, Last Word. It’s a strange RPG in which you battle through the power of conversation. Seems like a fun concept, and I think it will be enjoyable.
Then, of course, there’s The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Yes, I know I planned to play it when it came out. Yes, I know I intended to play the first two games last year, too. At least I caught up on the novels, right?
June 2015
Batman: Arkham Knight was a veritable disaster on the PC, but I got it for free with my new graphics card, so I can’t complain. I’ve just been reluctant to start, knowing it’s still not as good as it could have been.
August 2015
August saw the release of two RPGs in my backlog thanks to a Steam sale, Labyronia RPG and Labyronia RPG 2. I don’t know much about them, but they get decent reviews… and they were on sale for $0.50.
…As a bundle.
Each game cost a quarter.
A larger RPG release is the Grandia II Anniversary Edition, which I’ve been excited about. I never played the first Grandia, but people say you don’t have to. It looks like Grandia II will be my introduction to the series.
Finally, Steins;Gate should arrive at my door any minute now. It’s a visual novel that stars a self-proclaimed mad scientist… how could I say no? I’d had my eye on it for a while, and last week the PS Vita version went on sale. Now that I have a Vita, I couldn’t resist. I hope to play this one soon.
October 2015
October saw the launch of two big games for me. I bought Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water before I could actually download it, to show my support for the series and survival horror in general. Although I’ve yet to play any previous Fatal Frame games, I hope I’ll enjoy this one.
Then, of course, there was my much-hyped Tales of Zestiria, which I’m currently playing (and logging my progress for all of you to follow along). It will likely be the first new game to disappear from my backlog, as I’m making excellent progress.
November 2015
When I tell people I’m playing a game called G-senjou no Maou – The Devil on G-String, they tend to react oddly. Then I tell them the “G-String” is a music reference dealing with violins, and everything returns to normal. Devil on a G-String is a visual novel described by fans as a “mystery-thriller” or “detective story.” Sounds right up my alley.
November also saw the launch of another anticipated game of mine, Yo-Kai Watch. I’m playing it now, so it should follow Zestiria off the backlog. I’m enjoying it… except for the monster-collecting, which is sort of a central feature. Oops.
December 2015 – January 2016
The most recent games on this list… I don’t technically have yet. One isn’t even out. However, I intend to buy Xenoblade Chronicles X this week, and pre-order Mario and Luigi: Paper Jam in time for its release.
I felt as though my backlog was slowing sinking under the weight of new games, but it’s not as bad as I thought! What do you think of these games? What are the newest games on your backlog? Let me know in the comments!
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