Back in February, I talked about the games that were on my backburner. By that, I mean the games that I’ve wanted to finish, but I haven’t yet for some reason.
When I was trying to get to 300 Platinums (which I got the other day), I really wanted to include a few of the games on that old list. And honestly? I didn’t. But I do have a goal for 2022, which is to finish at least one or two of those games, because of course.
These games are the ones I’d like to play and finish during 2022:
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order – It’s sad that this has stayed on my list for so long. I bought it right after release day, played for about ten hours, then paused to work on Spider-Man. I never got back to it. That’s not to say that I wasn’t enjoying it, I really was! I just had promised someone that I’d finish Spider-Man, and you know how it goes. I’m hoping to spend at least a little time next year playing through and Platinuming it.
Spider-Man: Miles Morales – I’ve actually finished the story! I’m in the middle of cleaning up now. The problem is there’s a lot for me to do, especially since I’m going for the Platinum. I’ll get to it, probably in January. There’s also the issue of the second playthrough… It’s just going to be a bit of a time suck.
Erica – This is a FMV game, and it’s really boring. The only reason I want to play it is to get it off my list. I need to set aside about five hours, since you can’t skip scenes. I feel really bad saying that, but it is entirely boring to watch the same set of scenes over and over again, without giving the player the option to do something.
RiME – This was one of the first PS4 games I got. I played for a bit, got a couple of trophies, then set it aside. I still own it, and have every intention to play it again. I just need motivation. Well, that, and the drive to solve a bunch of puzzles with poorly written guides.
Life is Strange 2 and Life is Strange: True Colors – These are getting lumped together simply for space. I really felt burned out with this series after the first game, and then the prequel. I heard a lot of mixed feelings about LiS2, though TC has gotten better reviews. I’ll probably take a week for each of these, but don’t be surprised if I just sit back with a guide to get through them fast.
Lego Star Wars III and Lego Indiana Jones 2 – Again, lumped together for ease. These are the last two PS3 Lego games on my list, as I’m not including Lego Rock Band. I think my biggest problem with completing these two is that I like the modern games more. I need to set aside a good chunk of time to devote to the games, and just knock them out in a week or so.
Lego Ninjago Shadow of Ronin and Lego Ninjago Nindroids – Both the Ninjago vita games are on my 2022 list. These are actually the last two Lego vita games I’m planning on playing. Unfortunately the rest of the series are the games with strict time limits, or reset-upon-death types. I don’t like games like that in the first place, and these are Lego games! I’m not rushing these ones.
But of course, there are also games that I want to play that are scheduled to come out in 2022. Those games are automatically added to my list. They include:
Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga – I’ve only been impatiently waiting for this since 2019. Yes, I’m totally aware that the pandemic caused issues, as well as internal issues considering the scale of the game. But I have been waiting for this, and I honestly can’t wait to play it. Rumored Release Date: April 2022.
Digimon Survive – I’ll be that person. I’ve always wanted to play a Digimon game… when I’ve been in the mood. I’ve missed the last several, and I just haven’t had the will to sit down and know them out. This one looks cool, though it has been delayed multiple times. I’m hopeful, which is better than most. Rumored Release Date: 2022.
Hogwarts Legacy – Look, I can’t stand JKR. I really can’t. But I can’t let her destroy a major part of my growing up. And this game looks amazing. It’s an open world Harry Potter game! The closest we will ever get to actually attending Hogwarts. I won’t let her views ruin this one (especially because Warner Bros. has announced that she has no direct involvement with the game’s development.) Release Date: 2022.
There are, of course, more that I’m probably missing. And that’s okay. I already have a lot on my plate, and that’s not including the indie titles that will be releasing throughout the year. But I’m fine with that.
That’s life as a gamer.
Until next time!
