Maggie Jones Lutey

🚨 NEW REVIEW IS UP 🚨 I have been playing Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter nonstop! I put together a video on Level Up Legacy about why this game is so amazing AND sets the standard for JRPG sequels. Thank you @gungho-america.bsky.social for the code! Check it out below! 👇

🚨 NEW REVIEW IS UP 🚨 I checked out the Switch 2 versions of Trails from Zero and Trails to Azure and put together a video on Level Up Legacy. Lmk what you think. This is my first solo vid for the channel. 🥹 Thank you NIS America for the codes. Check it out below! 👇

🚨 NEW PODCAST UP 🚨 In this week's episode, we are kicking off a new concept called Level Up Legacy Latest! This is where we discuss the biggest gaming headlines over the past month. Today's episode includes Gamescom, GTA VI, Terranigma news and more! Check it out below! 👇

🚨 NEW PODCAST UP 🚨 Today's episode is all about Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave! From cringey supports and combat enhancements to dramatic story reveals and avatar characters, we talk about everything we want and don't want in this latest entry. Check it out below 👇

Thread: Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth Switch 2 Impressions I’ve been playing this game on Nintendo Switch 2 for more than 25 hours and having a great time! This is my first playthrough of Rebirth, and I have A LOT of thoughts so far. Check out the thread for more info! 👇

Tbh, none of these issues are deal breakers to me when you factor in the overall quality of the port. It’s a marvel that the game looks this good on Switch 2, and it’s just more proof that the console is a JRPG machine through and through.

Thread: Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth Switch 2 Impressions I’ve been playing this game on Nintendo Switch 2 for more than 25 hours and having a great time! This is my first playthrough of Rebirth, and I have A LOT of thoughts so far. Check out the thread for more info! 👇

Also, the game’s lighting transitions are a bit delayed when you go from a well-lit area to a darker area and vice versa. It’s happened to me often, and it just feels like it could be a bit smoother overall.

Thread: Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth Switch 2 Impressions I’ve been playing this game on Nintendo Switch 2 for more than 25 hours and having a great time! This is my first playthrough of Rebirth, and I have A LOT of thoughts so far. Check out the thread for more info! 👇

Now let’s get into the Switch 2 port and its quality. Overall, I’m pretty impressed with Square’s handling of it. The game looks solid in handheld and docked modes, and the cutscenes are especially impressive. I did experience a few issues, which I’ll show in tweets below.

Thread: Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth Switch 2 Impressions I’ve been playing this game on Nintendo Switch 2 for more than 25 hours and having a great time! This is my first playthrough of Rebirth, and I have A LOT of thoughts so far. Check out the thread for more info! 👇

There's also just soo much to do in Rebirth's open zones. I'm honestly addicted to getting all the World Intel and completing all the activities. Idk if I'll feel that way the entire game, but it's certainly been a satisfying gameplay loop so far.

Thread: Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth Switch 2 Impressions I’ve been playing this game on Nintendo Switch 2 for more than 25 hours and having a great time! This is my first playthrough of Rebirth, and I have A LOT of thoughts so far. Check out the thread for more info! 👇

Speaking of that, I just have to say, THIS GAME IS HYSTERICAL. From goofy NPCs and mini game shenanigans to Barret’s reactions to literally everything, it strikes such a meaningful balance between humor and drama, and I appreciate that so much.

Thread: Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth Switch 2 Impressions I’ve been playing this game on Nintendo Switch 2 for more than 25 hours and having a great time! This is my first playthrough of Rebirth, and I have A LOT of thoughts so far. Check out the thread for more info! 👇

They’re all still definitely HIDING things, and there’s definitely tension. (Cloud and Tifa’s relationship is absolutely killing me, LOL but I’m rooting for them!) 😅 But overall, the group feels more like a family, and that’s led to some really hilarious and heartfelt moments.

Thread: Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth Switch 2 Impressions I’ve been playing this game on Nintendo Switch 2 for more than 25 hours and having a great time! This is my first playthrough of Rebirth, and I have A LOT of thoughts so far. Check out the thread for more info! 👇

Before I go any further, I need to be honest. I wasn’t the biggest fan of FF7 Remake. I’ve also not played the OG FF7, but despite both of those things, Rebirth provides a huge step forward in gameplay and story progression. It’s so fun even if you haven't played the OG game!

I got to be a part of Indie Quest 2026 and introduce Edge of Memories! I've been looking forward to this game since it was announced, and I'm excited for the demo on June 15. It was so cool to be a part of this showcase, and if you haven't watched it yet, GO CHECK IT OUT! 👇

Summer Showcase season is one of the most wonderful times of the year, and we had a blast making predictions in this week's episode! Check out the video below, and let us know what you'd like to see announced! 👇

STARBITES IMPRESSIONS THREAD I've played about 15 hours of STARBITES so far on Nintendo Switch! This turn-based JRPG takes place in a post apocalyptic setting and stars spunky protagonist Lukida. While it's a bit rough around the edges, I've had lots of fun! More info below! 👇

To sum it up, I'm having fun with STARBITES despite some of its shortcomings. I think there's a quirky charm to it, but like our salvager queen Lukida, you have to dig a bit before you find the best parts of it.

STARBITES IMPRESSIONS THREAD I've played about 15 hours of STARBITES so far on Nintendo Switch! This turn-based JRPG takes place in a post apocalyptic setting and stars spunky protagonist Lukida. While it's a bit rough around the edges, I've had lots of fun! More info below! 👇

I've been playing the Switch version of this game rather than SW2. The game looks good in handheld mode with the boost enabled on SW2! It is a bit rough while docked in TV mode. I've also encountered a few bugs, most notably a side quest that always caused the game to crash.

STARBITES IMPRESSIONS THREAD I've played about 15 hours of STARBITES so far on Nintendo Switch! This turn-based JRPG takes place in a post apocalyptic setting and stars spunky protagonist Lukida. While it's a bit rough around the edges, I've had lots of fun! More info below! 👇

From a story and gameplay perspective, STARBITES takes a little while to get going. It felt tedious at first, but the combat started to really hit once I gained more skills and party members. If you don't mind giving a game some patience at the start, it shouldn't bother you.

STARBITES IMPRESSIONS THREAD I've played about 15 hours of STARBITES so far on Nintendo Switch! This turn-based JRPG takes place in a post apocalyptic setting and stars spunky protagonist Lukida. While it's a bit rough around the edges, I've had lots of fun! More info below! 👇

The 2D art of the characters conveys this energy more effectively than the 3D models imo, and I think it looks better overall too. I've included two images below as a comparison. I'm glad we got multiple expressions for the main cast's sprites at least.

STARBITES IMPRESSIONS THREAD I've played about 15 hours of STARBITES so far on Nintendo Switch! This turn-based JRPG takes place in a post apocalyptic setting and stars spunky protagonist Lukida. While it's a bit rough around the edges, I've had lots of fun! More info below! 👇

Lukida's character is absolutely my favorite part of this game. Y'all I know I love a good leading lady, and Lukida is a sassy, well-intentioned girl failure with a heart of gold. She reminds me of Judith from Trails through Daybreak, and I have enjoyed her journey so much.

STARBITES IMPRESSIONS THREAD I've played about 15 hours of STARBITES so far on Nintendo Switch! This turn-based JRPG takes place in a post apocalyptic setting and stars spunky protagonist Lukida. While it's a bit rough around the edges, I've had lots of fun! More info below! 👇

Played Mixtape over the weekend and had a great time! It's a short, coming-of-age story most def inspired by John Hughes movies, so folks who grew up in that era will resonate with it the most. While I don't think it breaks the mold, its art direction and OST elevate the experience! 1/2

Some of my favorite games of all time are ridiculously long, BUT how do they stay engaging? We discuss this and more on this week's Level Up Legacy. Oh and I got to host our new Bonus XP segment, and it was fun to see Brandon and Slam squirm during that. Check it out below! 👇