NateSquared

NateSquared

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2005 - Australian 3D Artist

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IGTAP: An Incremental Game That's Also a Platformer: I got this game because I was watching Wulff Den's latest video, and he literally just said the game's name, and I was instantly sold. Also helped that it was like 12 bucks.

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Toree 2: Toree 2 is like Toree 3D but cooler. After playing Saturn a bajilion times it was weird coming back to 1 and 2 but man they are still fun. 2 more so. Toree 2 is just so joyful, while still having that patented Siactro horror elements.

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The music also doesn't really stand out but it's an incremental game so I just mute the game and watched youtube in the background, minus when I was going through big moments (unlocking different areas, the ending, the secret ending, etc.).

IGTAP: An Incremental Game That's Also a Platformer: I got this game because I was watching Wulff Den's latest video, and he literally just said the game's name, and I was instantly sold. Also helped that it was like 12 bucks.

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Toree 2: Toree 2 is like Toree 3D but cooler. After playing Saturn a bajilion times it was weird coming back to 1 and 2 but man they are still fun. 2 more so. Toree 2 is just so joyful, while still having that patented Siactro horror elements.

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The gameplay is really good. The physics feel good and snappy, the extra abilities feel nice and there is a lot of great tech via said abilities. Depending on which direction you dash in, you can go REALLY FAST.

IGTAP: An Incremental Game That's Also a Platformer: I got this game because I was watching Wulff Den's latest video, and he literally just said the game's name, and I was instantly sold. Also helped that it was like 12 bucks.

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Toree 2: Toree 2 is like Toree 3D but cooler. After playing Saturn a bajilion times it was weird coming back to 1 and 2 but man they are still fun. 2 more so. Toree 2 is just so joyful, while still having that patented Siactro horror elements.

When I started playing the game, I was really hoping it was a mind numbing clicker-like, and I mean, initially it is, but after a bit it becomes apparent that it is a shorter game with an actual story and goal, but even though it was something different, it was fun.

Toree 2: Toree 2 is like Toree 3D but cooler. After playing Saturn a bajilion times it was weird coming back to 1 and 2 but man they are still fun. 2 more so. Toree 2 is just so joyful, while still having that patented Siactro horror elements.

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Celeste Classic 2: Lani's Trek: Celeste 2 is really good. It's more like the full Celeste than Classic, despite still being made in Pico8, which by the way, is actually insane, it uses 8177 out of the available 8196 tokens.

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Along with that there is a proper final boss that can be a little annoying but it is still pretty cool. The bonus levels though are a pain in the ass (at least the first time). The graphical style is also more solid than 3D and the music is also great.

I love that when you enter certain levels Toree has a special costume for said levels. I just love everything about this game's atmosphere. Toree 2 is peak. That's all.

Toree 2: Toree 2 is like Toree 3D but cooler. After playing Saturn a bajilion times it was weird coming back to 1 and 2 but man they are still fun. 2 more so. Toree 2 is just so joyful, while still having that patented Siactro horror elements.

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Celeste Classic 2: Lani's Trek: Celeste 2 is really good. It's more like the full Celeste than Classic, despite still being made in Pico8, which by the way, is actually insane, it uses 8177 out of the available 8196 tokens.

The gameplay is identical to Toree 3D, but the levels are better designed, but man the time trial times have not gotten easier. The addition of boost rings and the boost barrier things (???) help the levels feel breezier, even when they are long.

Celeste Classic 2: Lani's Trek: Celeste 2 is really good. It's more like the full Celeste than Classic, despite still being made in Pico8, which by the way, is actually insane, it uses 8177 out of the available 8196 tokens.

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Kiwi 64: Kiwi 64 certainly is a game. You can tell it was Siactro's first proper game, but it's still kinda cool in a weird way. ( 1 / 3 )

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It feels like it is doing both the testing a cool idea that the classic does and fleshing it out with a full game like Celeste does at the same time, it's still too bad that it is only a short Pico8 game though.

Celeste Classic 2: Lani's Trek: Celeste 2 is really good. It's more like the full Celeste than Classic, despite still being made in Pico8, which by the way, is actually insane, it uses 8177 out of the available 8196 tokens.

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Kiwi 64: Kiwi 64 certainly is a game. You can tell it was Siactro's first proper game, but it's still kinda cool in a weird way. ( 1 / 3 )

Kiwi 64: Kiwi 64 certainly is a game. You can tell it was Siactro's first proper game, but it's still kinda cool in a weird way. ( 1 / 3 )

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Macbat 64: Journey of a Nice Chap Macbat 64 is a jolly romp that took me maybe an hour, maybe 2 to complete 100% (idk I wasn't counting). The story and characters are fun, the levels are (mostly) short and concise, and the music captures that Banjo Kazooie aesthetic really well.

For a game that will take you like 10 minutes to beat, it's not the worst but it's not really worth playing unless you really want to go through Siactro's older games OR like me you are playing Macbat 64 and stumble into it. ( 2 / 3 )

Also here's a tip, do not jump from the top of the world onto the ground because you will fall through the floor and there is no kill plane. You can thank me later. ( 3 / 3 )

Macbat 64: Journey of a Nice Chap Macbat 64 is a jolly romp that took me maybe an hour, maybe 2 to complete 100% (idk I wasn't counting). The story and characters are fun, the levels are (mostly) short and concise, and the music captures that Banjo Kazooie aesthetic really well.

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Witch & Hero 3: Okay so I don't have much to say. Witch and Hero 3 is in fact the third Witch and Hero game. I do like how each of these games changes the formula. ( 1 / 5 )

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Oh also I know how these games are low in scope and are only really developed by Siactro, but man I love it when he adds in these random set pieces that really don't need to be as good, or go as hard, or be as dumb as they do.

Macbat 64: Journey of a Nice Chap Macbat 64 is a jolly romp that took me maybe an hour, maybe 2 to complete 100% (idk I wasn't counting). The story and characters are fun, the levels are (mostly) short and concise, and the music captures that Banjo Kazooie aesthetic really well.

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Witch & Hero 3: Okay so I don't have much to say. Witch and Hero 3 is in fact the third Witch and Hero game. I do like how each of these games changes the formula. ( 1 / 5 )

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The controls are probably the only thing that brings the game down though, most of Siactro's games have speedy, tight, or quirky controls, but Macbat 64's controls feel sluggish and jumping is so low that the 9 jumps you have only get you so high.

I feel like if the jump was made slightly stronger and Macbat was just given less jumps it would feel at least a little better, not that the multiple jumps ever actually come into play in the level design, but it's whatever.

Macbat 64: Journey of a Nice Chap Macbat 64 is a jolly romp that took me maybe an hour, maybe 2 to complete 100% (idk I wasn't counting). The story and characters are fun, the levels are (mostly) short and concise, and the music captures that Banjo Kazooie aesthetic really well.

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Witch & Hero 3: Okay so I don't have much to say. Witch and Hero 3 is in fact the third Witch and Hero game. I do like how each of these games changes the formula. ( 1 / 5 )

Witch & Hero 3: Okay so I don't have much to say. Witch and Hero 3 is in fact the third Witch and Hero game. I do like how each of these games changes the formula. ( 1 / 5 )

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Super Kiwi 64: I was scared to play this one because I worried it was going to be longer than it was, and it's not like it was too long, maybe like 4 or 5 hours to complete it (including doomsday). ( 1 / 3 )

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I will say the game was a bit of a slog. It keeps on going and going, and the constant splitting paths were annoying to me. It also wasn't as grindy as the first game but wasn't as easy as the second. ( 4 / 5 )

Witch & Hero 3: Okay so I don't have much to say. Witch and Hero 3 is in fact the third Witch and Hero game. I do like how each of these games changes the formula. ( 1 / 5 )

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Super Kiwi 64: I was scared to play this one because I worried it was going to be longer than it was, and it's not like it was too long, maybe like 4 or 5 hours to complete it (including doomsday). ( 1 / 3 )

1 had the Witch be static and the Hero defended her, 2 had the little witch and hero both be able to walk around, and 3 has (for the most part) has the witch static again, but you have access to 2 different heroes, ( 2 / 5 )

and the second one can both be manually moved and automatically move which is a BLESSING! Also I do like that the game gets moved to the top screen. It gives you more area to move and it's just nicer looking there vs the bottom screen. ( 3 / 5 )

Super Kiwi 64: I was scared to play this one because I worried it was going to be longer than it was, and it's not like it was too long, maybe like 4 or 5 hours to complete it (including doomsday). ( 1 / 3 )

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Beeny: Man, I just want to play as a joyful bouncy bee, and that's what I got. 7.8/10 too much bee.

I was jumpscared by the voice acting and cutscenes present but the voices were so stupid that I loved it. The levels are fun and the game goes by really fast, but if you want to 100% it with all of the time trials you will be sat for a while as the times are STRICT! ( 2 / 3 )

Beeny: Man, I just want to play as a joyful bouncy bee, and that's what I got. 7.8/10 too much bee.

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I reflect on games I play on Backlogg'd but I might as well write that stuff here as well because why not? Toree Jolly Jam: I got the game via the Toree and Friends Collection physical editon on switch, and I didn't know that it was available on switch ( 1 / 3 )

I reflect on games I play on Backlogg'd but I might as well write that stuff here as well because why not? Toree Jolly Jam: I got the game via the Toree and Friends Collection physical editon on switch, and I didn't know that it was available on switch ( 1 / 3 )

so I didn't have a save for it so I finally played it. And it is so cool. I am glad I didn't play it before Saturn came out though because it would have spoiled a few of the secrets in that game. ( 2 / 3 )

It's also a little annoying that the main game is a single level, but apart from that it's great. Idk if this is in the cards but it would be really cool to get another little level pack game using the Toree Saturn engine. I love that game so god damn much. ( 3 / 3 )

#blender Bluesky, I have been stumped on this for a few weeks. Does anyone have any ideas on how I can efficiently make this straw hat look good? Like any tips? (this was basically the blockout version)

Some stuff for people who give a damn. I do want to upload the model but idk if that's a good idea, not just because it's not my character, but its also not my scan. I retopologised it and baked it and gave it all the stuff in the images, but I didn't actually scan it.

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I genuinely don't know what possessed me for a day to make this. It came to me in a dream. #UNBEATABLE #Blender

Games I played in 2025 Tier List

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Games I beat in 2024: | - Megaman 3 - 9 - Neon White💯 - Kid Icarus Uprising🔁 - Celeste💯 - Sonic Generations💯 - Shadow Generations💯 - Mutant Mudds💯 - Mutant Mudds Super Challenge💯 - Xeodrifter💯 - Chicken Wiggle💯 - Pokemon Quest - Pokemon Y - Pokemon Omega Ruby - Splatoon 3💯 + Side Order |