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The Mass Effect Trilogy is a masterpiece. You're in for a wild ride!

Wow, thanks! I have CFW but haven't thought of patching the game

I can hear the UNATCO Headquarters music

What a fantastic write-up! The Xbox 360 was my first console, before that I used to be a PC-exclusives gamer. At the time the Xbox 360 was mostly known for shooters so I was surprised to learn that there had been a push to put some JRPGs on the platform. Eventually I got my hands on an X360 Version of Lost Odyssey, having heard that it is a much more accomplished title than some others that came out on X360 (like Blue Dragon). I agree with many of your points. But what delighted me personally was the visual design of the game. It was derivative, yeah, but it had such a great aesthetic that I still fondly remember the cutscenes. I love that JRPG era.

This is just terrible. I love Deus Ex and was hoping to see a new game in the next 5 years.

Thanks for adding to the conversation! I didn't know about the direction switch problem. I guess if I was an XCOM fan at the time it would irk me too

Honestly it didn't bother me that much, the story to me was more 7/10 forgettable rather than off-putting.

If I may add a different suggestion: have you considered hacking one of the old consoles that you have/can buy used to enable retro gaming? A used Wii or Wii U for instance have great wireless controllers available, especially used Wiis without the games and accessories are dirt cheap. The process is very simple, just do a quick google. Basically, hack an old console, load the ROMs you have, get an appropriate wireless controller (8bitdo makes A LOT of compatible wireless gamepads), and you're good to go.

Here is an example, for the Wii U, though the Wii is probably even easier (but SD)

https://youtu.be/HRXwzGh-FoY?si=EG6HfJHcOGiJvrEs

You could also get the games using the virtual console offerings for the Switch if you don't want to mess with ROMs. I know the switch has that adapter thing that holds the nunchucks in a 'classic controller' gamepad form. Even very old consoles sometimes have great retro gaming or homebrew options, the classic Xbox to name one example.

All in all I think this would be the fastest and maybe even cheapest option.

Also, kudos for nurturing the love of video games in your son.

I agree, it looks really good!

Oh thank you. I'll check it out. I always wanted to get into the Zelda franchise and I love the lore of Ocarina/Majoras Mask

For me it was Ocarina of Time. Ugly, and very clumsy. And I play tons of retro games. Early 3D stuff can be rough.

Hello fellow nuzlocke player. Have you tried any of the Pokemon ROM hacks? They might give you something new / more exciting to play.