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The next stop in the journey was Conning Creek where Ochette searches for Cateracta.

I liked this chapter, because it showed the opposite side of hunting. Ochette does it for survival... someone else, for other reasons.

The water in this game looks so good.

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The travelers split up for a little bit during a moment of rest and had some interesting situations happen.

Partitio's optimism and Osvald's no-nonsense way was interesting to see interact.

Hikari and Agnea... dare I say could be a nice couple? She is a joy and lifts Hikari up.

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The travelers went back to where it started with Castti because Tenemos had a lead to follow. The assassination of the pontiff led him here and luckily Crick was here to help.

I'm really enjoying the detective mystery aspect of playing as a cleric. Such a departure from Ophelia.

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The travelers reached Montwise and Hikari ran into an underground arena.

It was nice seeing Hikari be able to change people's hearts by being strong of heart and conviction.

I'm looking forward to seeing how the rehabilitated fighters are gonna help in the future.

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While, two of the girls were dealing with ✨trauma✨ here is Partitio just being a good dude. He sees a great business opportunity and is happy to oblige. We'll see who else he can find.

The theme that plays in Cape Cold and Winterbloom, Snowswept Town is really soothing. It feels bittersweet.

Throné: Chapter 2

Damn this girl has some trauma with "Father". She realized that he's a few steps ahead of her. I know this dude is a top dog of a deadly gang but damn... the grooming. He sucks.

Blacksnakes and Snowhares... very interesting names chosen for gangs.

The travelers reached the town of Winterbloom and I had a mini-arc here.

Castti: Chapter 2

Castti met with the ruler of the town and her daughter and nephew. I never wanted to kill an NPC more than that 2nd pic.

The story here was quite sad. Castti is such a good woman.

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Definitely. It's fantastic. I know you started with Partitio. He's a great character.

The travelers reached the town of Cape Cold and met Osvald, a scholar who says he was framed for the murder of wife and daughter. He just escaped prison and is seeking revenge.

The traveling group is complete-

Castti, Agnea, Hikari, Partitio, Ochette, Throné, Tenemos, Osvald

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The travelers then reached the city of Flamechurch where they encountered Tenemos, the Cleric... rather... the Inquisitor. He told them of the Pontiff's murder which he was hoping to help solve.

His story seems like it's gonna be a detective story. Very intriguing. I like him.

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The travelers make it to Clockbank to where Partitio met up with Mr. Roque. He ended up learning about and helping Floyd stabilize the new steam engine!

With a goal of earning 80 million leaves. He sets off again!

I liked Floyd and the journalist Ori. Partitio is a good dude.

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After meeting Throné, Agnea meets Gil and she helps him revitalize his tavern. The theater manager is a huge hater and ends up getting humbled by Agnea.

Agnea also met the diva Dolcinaea. She was giving powerful, but suspicious. Hmm.

Agnea is gonna work towards making a song.

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The team arrived in the city of New Delsta and ran into a fabulous thief named Throné. She was on a mission to kill her "parents" to gain her freedom.

The team is Castti, Agnea, Hikari, Partitio, Ochette, and Throné.

Huh, both Therion and Throné had accessories forced on them.

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After Ochette joined the traveling group of Castti, Agnea, Hikari, and Partitio, they decided it would be great if the team had a vessel of their own.

After a little Scent of Commerce, the Grand Terry was born.

The color scheme resembles its owner don't you think? 😉

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Entry #01: Pokémon: Let's Go Pikachu

I decided to buy this game before it got harder to find since it's a Gen 7 game. Having already beaten Let's Go Eevee, this game was nothing new.

I still enjoyed my time. The art style is really nice. Story is meh. Having the Alolan forms is nice.

7.5 / 10 ⚡

I can finally start my thread of games I beat in 2025!

Castti and co. decided to head to the eastern continent and stopped by a little village on an island along the way.

Ochette told them of her journey and they invited her to join. The more the merrier.

I liked seeing the Beastling lore. I was taken back with the talking animals.

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Steel type most common overlap. Interesting.

I'm playing through it now. Mechanically, so much better than 1. The characters, idk yet. I've only done the minimum of everyone's ch. 1 and like 3 chapter 2s.

Since I started off with Castti, I find myself randomly mumbling "What to do...what to do..." irl.

While at Sai, Partitio had a little bit of a chance meeting with a "great merchant" but bad dad. Sir, please.

At least there was more at the end.

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It's been quite a bit of time, my main team of Castti, Agnes, Hikari, and Partition made their way to Sai and Castti took charge.

I like how stubborn she is and how she got that general dude to change his ways just by being herself. That boss was actually quite challenging!!

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I finished off the western continent and added my fourth main party member, Partitio.

*southern accent* I sure like him.

I lucked out that my OT1 main party mirrors are all in the same area here.

Alfyn - Castti
Primrose - Agnea
Olberic - Hikari
Tressa - Partitio

🍃 🪙

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If you see this, post an archer

Huh, they localized Rakua as Laqua.

It's been a bit, but Castti and Agnea got their next traveling companion, Hikari.

His story has felt super "anime swordsman." However, that doesn't mean I disliked it.

His ability to get skills from challenging npcs is pretty neat. Lots of customization potential.

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There's quite a few already

Stunfisk
Clobbopus & Grapploct
Tadbulb & Bellibolt
Inkay & Malamar
Pinchurchin
Watrel & Kilowattrel
Crabrawler
Dratini & Dragonair
Dhelmise

But yeah, more would be nice.

Ha! Good Luck to them. Mickey won't help!