I am the opposite of you. I start a new run almost every update, and have never made it much further than aluminum. I get a lot of joy out of improving on each run, both in efficiency and aesthetics. I love building different factories in familiar locations. Making do with the recipes I have available. I also agree with you, once I see everything the game has to offer, I can’t wait do do a full-unlocked run and go nuts with it.

Crisotunity

I used to play Jet Moto solely to do tricks. I remember there being level geometry that could send you hundreds of feet in the air.

The game makes you feel like a badass.

Echo Point Nova. Super fast and fun. Hoverboard, Wallrides, grapple, etc are all here.

Mk1 nubs unless mk2 is required.

Every save file since U4, minus autosaves and such. New game for every update except U7. Never made it past aluminum.

Internet Archive. Old photography magazines, some with specialized topics. Some are just text/indexes with no pictures.

Anybody else just get a boner?

To shreds, you say?

This screengrab from the Steam store tells me all I need to know.

TempleOS

Just certifying the steel plate armor and bulletproof glass.

Don’t vote for this lady. She can’t pronounce Thai.

Die Eier von Satan

He’s sending his wallet out to us.

My favorite Metroid is a knockoff. Environmental Station Alpha. I can’t help but recommend it in any thread that’s even remotely on topic. It’s not “better” than the official titles but I end up replaying ESA way more. The astmosphere and music just really hit me, and the gameplay is tight with lots of secrets.

My favorite official title is Fusion though. It was so awesome being able to play that on the train to school and lunch breaks.

10 years ago they used to give away good free games, but the app updates were always 2 releases behind.

With cheeks spread wide.

Mods and trainers.