Over on Tildes, which is a reddit-alternative site, the gaming community is running it’s now biannual Backlog Burner! Essentially, the goal is for participants to play games in their “backlog.” You know, those games from Steam Sales, Humble Bundles, free game giveaways, and more, that you just haven’t played. Even though you were excited to get this game 50%, after it was on your wishlist for years.
Anyway, this is my first time participating in the Backlog Burner. To help select games to play, a community member created a “Backlog Bingo” card generator. In the mode I chose, some example categories are “Known for its legacy,” and “Nominated for the Game Awards.” Using these, I pre-selected games that I thought fit the categories I was given.
Ground Rules
The event has no rules, but I wanted to set some for myself. Almost all the games I’ve chosen I’ve literally never played, at least according to Steam. However, there are some where I do have some time tracked. But in these cases, these are games I installed, opened, but then never played. Like I never got beyond the starting menu. Even though Steam says I have thirty minutes in the game. Or it could be cases where I did start a new game, but then quit like five minutes later. I never really got to experience the game, right? I don’t think so.
Additionally, I need to play a game for at least one hour. I don’t need to beat it—which is always unlikely for me. But I think playing for at least one hour is enough time to develop some solid thoughts and feels. If I want to play longer, I can.
Lastly, I need to write a review afterwards. Doesn’t have to be long. Each will have it’s own post.
So with all that said, I think I’m ready. Game on!