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718.6 hrs on record (704.7 hrs at review time)
Our son was only 14 when he was diagnosed with Lukemia. The journey was long, filled with treatments, surgeries, and countless nights where we watched him battle not just the disease, but the overwhelming fear and loneliness that came with it.

But there was one thing that brought him back to life in those dark moments: The Binding of Isaac.

He found it during one of his hospital stays, and at first, it was just something to pass the time. But soon, it became more. As he played, he would tell us about his runs—how his items worked together, how he fought back against impossible odds. We saw him light up with excitement, a spark of joy we hadn’t seen in a long time. The game gave him a sense of purpose, a chance to be a hero, even when he couldn’t be one in his own life. For hours, he’d immerse himself in that world, and for a while, the pain seemed to fade.

Sadly, he lost his battle. But those moments, those hours spent with Isaac, were some of the happiest of his final months. We know that, for him, it wasn’t just a game. It was a source of strength. A way to feel like he was in control when so much of his life had been taken from him.

To the creators of The Binding of Isaac: Thank you. You gave our son a little piece of light when everything else felt so heavy. You gave him a way to feel like he could fight back, and for that, we are forever grateful.
Posted 10 December, 2024.
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10.1 hrs on record
Nice length for the campaign, quite a few different level types and cool maps to keep it interesting. The weapons mostly feel quite satisfying. I enjoyed Hard difficulty. Zombies in this game is classic. Overall, now one of my favorite COD games. They don't make 'em like they used to.
Posted 28 October, 2024.
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22.9 hrs on record
This game saved my life.

I am 42.

My ex-wife and I have a daughter together, and adopted our son together. They are now both 4 years old.

When we were going through our separation, I found myself lost and miserable. I was self destructive. I got so mad one day from everything spiraling out of my control that I punched some concrete in a moment of overwhelming emotion. That caused me to break my 5th metacarpal in my right hand... my working hand... my games hand.. the hand that I held and carried my children to bed with.. The hand I desperately needed to make sure I could continue to provide.

After learning of the severity of my self-inflicted damage, I was borderline suicidal. Keep in mind that just a few months before this, I was the happiest man with no history of depression or anxiety. I have never had fits of rage, or been one to break down and cry, but I was in a low spot that just really buried me from being able to see the light on the other side.

Having nothing better to do, I searched for a game I could play, ONE HANDED while I recovered. I somehow stumbled upon this game and read some of the reviews. I decided that it had to be worth a shot... I must admit, I didn't beat the game, or play nearly as long as some of you. In fact, I may have only played this game a day or two.. With that being said, after doing so, I had a new found joy and hope for life. I was able to put behind me the pain and suffering that had been cast over me. I was able to experience other peoples joy and happiness. I was able to see the fruits of my "labor". I relaxed for 5 ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ minutes to this music long enough to realize that I was going to be okay.

After coming to that realization, I turned the game off, and I went back to work. It hurt my hand like hell but I was motivated. I stopped feeling so damn sorry for myself, and I became the father I needed to be in that moment, not the weak boy I was behaving as.

Today, I am close friend with my kids mother. We don't fight, or argue, or say hurtful things to each other. We are parents, and friends.

I now have 3 kids. My third child is, wait for it, ALSO 4 YEARS OLD. The woman I am with was going through a very similar situation at the time of my own separation, and we just stumbled in to each others life unexpectedly. We have been in a relationship for a year now, and are very happy together.

Moral of the story, you never know what life holds in store for you, and if I would have given up when all the odds were stacked against me, I wouldn't be where I am today. This silly little game helped me realize that.

Thank you
Posted 5 July, 2024.
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61.7 hrs on record
I've always wanted to be a racist
Posted 30 May, 2024.
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5.1 hrs on record
I will leave the cat here, so that everybody who passes by can pet it and give it a thumbs up and awards.
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Posted 21 May, 2024.
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7.7 hrs on record
Simplified, relaxing version of Subnautica/Slime Rancher. Just the right length. Fun to 100%. Buy on sale or in a bundle.
Posted 13 May, 2024.
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638.0 hrs on record (47.4 hrs at review time)
Stone and Rock! ...Oh, wait...
Posted 31 March, 2024.
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10.6 hrs on record
finally.
Posted 31 March, 2024. Last edited 28 November, 2024.
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0.5 hrs on record
The only game I have ever played that changed my resolution, not of the game, but of my MONITOR. On top of that, it toggled my monitor's HDR on by some black magic, and I could not change it back until I restarted my PC. Once all of that was out of the way, I finally started a game and invited my friend via remote play. Upon him joining, the game decided it was time to freeze and, therefore, enter a state of eternal uninstallation from my PC.
Posted 17 March, 2024.
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2.2 hrs on record (2.2 hrs at review time)
decent animated film
Posted 12 March, 2024.
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