r/BurnTheBacklog

Sometimes you hit a string of absolute bangers and sometimes you hit a string of games in your backlog that you absolutely do not jive with. October is kinda a bust for me, I’ve put like 10 hours into 4 separate games that I picked out, thinking that I would like them only to absolutely hate them in the end. While not in the spirit of burn your backlog they are still out of the backlog. They’re burned in a hazard containment way instead of a celebratory way.

Metroid Dread: BURNED! 🔥
The wheel has spoken, and the fires have been fed. Our supreme leader tasked me with this burn, and it is done!

For the record, this is a good game, but I have some real problems with it.

On the surface, it’s a Metroid game. New planet, Samus has once again managed to lose all her powers and upgrades, and it’s time to explore a sprawling map to find them all again. Business as usual! Honestly, that part was fine. The level design was cool, each zone felt different and unique, and the enemy types were okay. There were a lot of recycled enemies with new skins, but hey, I get it.
Now, onto the stuff that REALLY ground my gears.

First up: THE DAMN E.M.M.I.!
I’m not usually a fan of cat-and-mouse chase sequences, but making them a one-hit death with a damn near impossible parry mechanic? Not cool, Nintendo. NOT COOL.
The first couple were manageable, but once these metallic nightmares started seeing through walls, things got a little ridiculous. And being forced to escape through water before getting the Gravity Suit? Absolute misery. I went from exploring an alien planet to desperately trying to escape a murderous Roomba with legs. I was NOT having a good time.

And that brings me to my next point: THE FINAL BOSS.
Raven Beak is one of the most frustrating bosses I’ve ever had the displeasure of fighting. My thumb is still recovering from the sheer amount of button-mashing required to take this feathered bastard down.

It took me the better part of TWO HOURSto beat this asshat. TWO. HOURS. And while I eventually emerged victorious, it left a pretty sour taste in my mouth after what was otherwise a fun experience.

Am I frustrated with certain aspects of this game? Yes.
Did the final boss make me want to rage-quit, abandon civilization, and become a monk on some forgotten mountain? Also yes.

Do I regret playing it? No. Despite all the rage, the good outweighs the bad. The exploration is fun, the world is interesting, and underneath all my complaints, there’s a solid Metroid experience here.
My final score: 6.5/10.

Maybe this is a classic “git gud, son” moment for me. Maybe I need to spend some time reflecting on my life choices and questioning why I put myself through this torment.

But you know what? I BEAT THE DAMN THING.
Raven Beak is dead, my thumb is destroyed, my sanity is questionable, and the Devil has been appeased.
And honestly? That’s good enough for me. 🔥

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Been wanting to play this game, long before the Switch 2 version was announced. Such a fun game, and I’m glad to have played it before the remake, so I can see all the differences. Also this is somehow only the second Zelda game I’ve ever beaten 😅 Can’t wait for the remake 🔥

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Not the best in the series but fuck it it's done!

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Let’s start the spooky month with a not so spooky game. Still yet another nice entry in the series