Title screen for The Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past. 16 bit graphics show title with a sword in the Z of the title floating in front of the triforce. A castle is partially visible on the right, the foreground is a lake and the background is a forrest with mountains in the distance

Another #OffTheBacklog #TheLegendOfZeldaLinkToThePast completed on the #SNESClassic - You may have noticed I'm working my way through the Zelda games and this is the one often described as the peak 2D Zelda game. I can sure see why, it's beautiful, controls […]

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Box art for Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars featuring a vibrant, three-dimensional illustration showcasing several key characters from the game. At the center foreground stands Mario, depicted in his classic red hat and blue overalls, striking a confident pose. To Mario’s left is Princess Toadstool (now known as Princess Peach), dressed in her signature pink gown. On Mario’s right is Bowser, looking imposing with his spiked shell and horns. Behind these characters looms a large, menacing sword with a face on its hilt. The background is dark, helping the colorful characters stand out, and the overall composition gives a sense of adventure and fantasy. The game's title logo is displayed prominently at the top, with bold, stylized lettering. The art style is rendered in a way that emphasizes the game's blend of classic Mario charm and the new, role-playing elements introduced in this title.

Another #OffTheBacklog #SuperMarioRPG #Switch I never played jRPGs as a child. Even without nostalgia I enjoyed the refreshingly short 20 hrs to max level my entire party & get to credits. This's a great introductory jRPG & deserving of its beloved status […]

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Image of the original cover of Stephen King's The Stand (1978 Doubleday hardcover edition). It depicts the novel’s central conflict between good and evil. The artwork, created by John Cayea, features two figures engaged in battle on a stark, desert-like background. One figure is dressed in white, wielding a sword, and represents the forces of good. The other figure is dark, menacing, and wields an oversized sickle reminiscent of Death’s scythe; this character is often interpreted as an embodiment of evil, possibly referencing Randall Flagg or the plague known as Captain Trips. The scene is highly stylized, almost medieval in appearance, and evokes the feel of a painting by Bosch or Bruegel, emphasizing the allegorical nature of the story’s good-versus-evil struggle. The cover’s haunting, surreal quality has made it memorable and frequently discussed among fans, who see it as a powerful visual summary of the novel’s themes

Time for #OffTheBacklog - it's #StevenKing 's #TheStand as an unabridged audiobook based on the 1990 "Complete & Uncut Edition". At 47 hours and 47 minutes, this audiobook is a commitment. It’s a fantastic book, and Grover Gardner’s narration is the best I’ve […]

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