Interesting game, interesting vibes; very much perspective-based puzzling (isometric view).

Absolute classic and one of my all-time favourites. (Blue 96 is 100% on this version of the game).

Had never heard of this one but saw it in some old N64 magazines. Claimed to be Metal Gear Solid for N64 but that’s misleading; it has a more arcadey presentation and none of the story or characterisation. Still a fun playthrough (once you get past the early 3D controls).

I played on hard which was a good challenge, and I later discovered that I got the middle-of-the-road ending due to taking my sweet time.

First time playing: didn’t feel like a Super Mario World sequel but still fun; really interesting boss fights and some genuinely difficult parts, especially the extra levels.

Good atmosphere and fun to play; didn’t love the end segment though. I only played through as Carnby but will probably play through again as Aline sometime in the future.

A really fun action RPG that’s enjoyable to play and is filled with a ton of cool pre-rendered backgrounds, though I wish there was more interaction with them (just fluff like describing the books on the shelves or the smell of the vials on the desk).

The companion AI can be a little dense at times — requiring some micro-management to get them into the fight proper — but not to the point it detracts from the experience.

I’ve attached screenshots of some of my favourite screens.

This was my first time playing any version of Code Veronica and I think it might now be my favourite Resident Evil. I liked being able to see my health status on the VMU instead of always having to check the inventory screen.

I know from experience what sort of things affect your final rank but I didn’t want to rush through the game, or skip saves and risk having to repeat large sections of the game on my first playthrough; I did make an effort not to use any First Aid Sprays though.

I also left the game paused at times which didn’t pause the timer, and I didn’t know it was counting the retries otherwise I would’ve just reloaded the save (only twice did the retry actually benefit me: when first switching back to Claire and right before the final boss).