#justbeatit Yoku’s Island Express. For some reason I feel like people try to keep the main mechanic of this game hidden, so I will just say that this is a phenomenal metroidbrania with a unique means of exploration. Looking forward to 100% @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

#justbeatit Pico Park 2. I had a blast yelling at my friends in the first of this series, but in this sequel most of the new ideas were more frustrating than fun. Obviously still good times with friends but it may have broken at least one of us @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

#justbeatit The Case of the Golden Idol. Exploring still scenes to uncover possible words to slot into a mad libs style conclusion was rewarding. Great deductive puzzles, but I lost a little patience by the final scene. Looking forward to the sequel at some point @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

#justbeatit Titanium Court. This is a narrative-heavy match 3 game that develops into some interesting things. The concept may be better as an idea rather than an actual experience. Some dry, quirky humor that worked for me, but overall the game came off a little flat @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

#justbeatit Pico Park. This simple co-op game was a blast to play with friends - yelling at each other, laughing quite a bit, and cheering for each other on occasion. Makes for a fun evening on headset @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

#justbeatit Mouthwashing. What could go wrong transporting mouthwash through space. A lot actually @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

#justbeatit Garfield Lasagna Party. A less fun version of Mario Party. I need a lasagna @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

#justbeatit Hell Is Us. I appreciated the world building in this dystopian action game and most of the puzzles. However the combat didn’t click with me so exploration, felt tedious. I dropped the difficulty to plow through the last 20% of the game @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

#justbeatit The Operator. You view surveillance footage and some investigative items in this desktop sim to help agents in the field as you uncover a bigger mystery. Some neat discoveries throughout moments throughout @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

#justbeatit The Drifter. A solid modern point and click adventure using the retro style. No obtuse solutions in this neo-noir thriller. Well paced with great voice acting and occasional dark humor @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

#justbeatit Pony Island. More desktop simulator than pony simulator. Even though this game is a decade old, it still got me good at one point. Really enjoyed the concept which I won’t spoil, but if you liked Inscryption there’s no reason not to play this @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

#justbeatit Mina The Hollower. This game sunk its claws into me right off the boat. I wanted to find every secret and explore each nook to give me a mouse-leg up against the tough foes and environment. I felt like every treasure was purposely placed for my experience @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

#justbeatit Linelith. Another great puzzler rec courtesy of @indiequestpod.com. Feels like a simpler version of the puzzles in The Witness but that does not make it simple. A handful of aha moments in this 1-2 hour playtime @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

#justbeatit 007 First Light. I was initially hoping for more Hitman-like gameplay, but when I settled into this spy action game and met it on its own terms, I had a fun romp being Bond. Gadgets are snappy and it feels great to get into unplanned fist fights @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

#justbeatit Knights of the Round. Fortunately, I had unlimited credits to get through this one as I just now discovered there’s a block mechanic. This cabinet always caught my eye as a kid, so I was excited to take Lancelot to the end @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

#justbeatit Saros. Out the gate, I was enthralled with the movement speed and environmental beauty. It took me some time to grasp the game play loop and all of my options when it became difficult especially having not played Returnal. Beat every boss with heart racing @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

#justbeatit Mixtape. This game succeeds extremely well in capturing the last day in town vibes with nostalgia and a killer soundtrack. It’s reminiscent of movies like High Fidelity and Ferris Bueller while gameplay changes to fit the story like Edith Finch @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

#justbeatit OPUS: Prism Peak. You take photos in a mystical world carrying a mysterious young child to the top of a mountain. The story is really rich and worthwhile while the gameplay isn’t all that exciting, but the characters and the artwork are really well done @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

#justbeatit Pragmata. The compelling gameplay of hacking while shooting and dodging enemy robots propelled me through this and it never got old. The story is serviceable and some may find the companion more annoying than I did. One of the best of 2026 for me so far @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

#justbeatit Pikmin 4. I enjoyed this game a lot at the the start but by the final act I was ready to roll credits. The main game was relatively easy and the harder challenges seemed to be more of a nuisance than a challenge. I did however love the production design @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

#justbeatit Black Myth: Wukong. This was a super challenging action, dare I say soulslike, game. You are a monkey with a stick and martial arts and spirit skills and transformations. Some tough as nails boss fights. Felt some pride beating this one @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

#justbeatit Dear Esther. A pioneer of the walking sim. This one fell a little flat for me but it may be because I can compare it with all of the other great games it inspired @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

#justbeatit Old Man’s Journey. Slide pieces of the vibrant environment around to go on a walk. Chill music and visual storytelling meant to evoke emotion @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

#justbeatit Donkey Kong Jr. Math. Climb rope and solve simple math equations. Ya know like Donkey Kong Jr. @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

#justbeatit Wide Ocean Big Jacket. A pretty funny visual novel about an extended family camping trip with some mild sexual exploration. @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

#justbeatit Sheepy A Short Adventure. The name is accurate. The game has some pretty cool moments in an otherwise simple gated exploration. Music is fantastic @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

#justbeatit Gradius (NSO). This is one tough shooter. Each level starts the same way so I also thought I wasn’t making progress for awhile, but I don’t play many retro games so I’m likely an idiot. Glad I played it on the Switch @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

#justbeatit Gradius Interstellar Assault. (NSO). I don’t play a ton of shoot em ups but this one seemed to be nailing the style for 1991. I was surprised there was a well crafted visual story as well @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

#justbeatit Kirby’s Dream Land (NSO). Not much to this one. No abilities - just sucking and puffing…unless I missed something @polykillpodcast.bsky.social

#justbeatit Super Mario Land (NSO). I think this is a Mario game I could have beaten as a kid…if I had a Game Boy. Pretty simple and straightforward @polykillpodcast.bsky.social