# AI: The Somnium Files PS4 - #16 Blind Playthrough
Getting through Iris' route is kinda vague as well but it unlocks Hitomi's Somnium and path. Her revelation answers some serious questions as well as Pewter's extra information. Aside from a minor bug near the end, I end up back in the abandoned factory for the next episode.
# AI: The Somnium Files PS4 - #12 Blind Playthrough
Clearing out Mayumi's Somnium and Ota's route, we are left more
questions than answers. We go back to Mizuki's other route and not cure
her of aphonia. Do not like how this route is starting but Mizuki is
cured later after going back to Date's home and finding her teacher
there as well. Buckle up for the other half of the routes.
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# Sekiro PS4 - 03 (NG1 Base Health Challenge)
At the steps of Ashina Castle, I stumble a bit in defeating the general in front of the gates but surprisingly discovered the information broker spawns near the castle. Nonetheless, I reach the castle's dojo and cheese the elite swordsman and hammer down Genichiro.
Modifiers/Objectives:
- **Base Health** (No Health Upgrades)
- Charmless
- Bell Demon
- Sword Only (No Prosthestics or Combat Arts)
- No Stealth Deathblow for Bosses (Including Mini)
- Minimal Skills (Mikiri Counter and QoL)
- Purification Ending
Caveats:
- Not fighting all mini-bosses such as Headless because of the resources/grinding required
- Only Anayama's side quest to reduce grinding in future runs
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# Sekiro PS4 - 02 (NG1 Base Health Challenge)
We continue on the run by getting the Bell Demon modifier but leave Headless alone because I'm too lazy to grind for Divine Confetti and ignoring the snake. I will be facing Gyoubu Oniwa and Raging Bull so we can get to the steps of Ashina Castle.
Modifiers/Objectives:
- **Base Health** (No Health Upgrades)
- Charmless
- Bell Demon
- Sword Only (No Prosthestics or Combat Arts)
- No Stealth Deathblow for Bosses (Including Mini)
- Minimal Skills (Mikiri Counter and QoL)
- Purification Ending
Caveats:
- Not fighting all mini-bosses such as Headless because of the resources/grinding required
- Only Anayama's side quest to reduce grinding in future runs
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## Outer Wilds PS4 - #04 Playthrough
Instead of one loop, we are going for two to break the linearity. On our
first loop, we explore our home planet. We find the quantum crystal, the
2b mining site and the more relevant Dark Bramble showing Feldspar might
be alive.
On the second loop, we finally go to Dark Bramble and find Feldspar
somewhere inside. He did not tell us how to get into Giant's Deep core
unfortunately, but he hints the jellyfish is important to get inside.
## Ship Log
Next Objectives:
* Find the Southern Observatory in Brittle Hollow
New Facts:
* Feldspar is stranded in Dark Bramble
* Feldspar does not tell us how to get into Giant's Deep core
* The skin of jellyfishes are insulated and you can get inside them
* Quantum crystals makes nearby objects quantum as well
* Ash Twin core is physically sealed and must be accessed differently
Pending Mysteries:
* How to get inside Giant Deep's core?
* How to land in the Quantum Moon?
* What is the Eye of the Universe?
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# Contra Anniversary Collection PS4 - Contra Run
I played contra back in the SNES and did not finish it properly. Now
that its available in the PS4 as a bundled collection, I will go through
the main games to understand the influence of **Cuphead (2017)** and for
my own personal satisfaction as this series is difficult series.
First of is the **Contra**, the game I know I failed at as a child.
Looking back, the game is simple and short yet the design is atrocious
sporting ambushes that neither feel skillful nor fair, bosses without
clear tells or handling, levels with weird layouts and the **Shotgun**
powerup is broken. Truly an arcade game meant to munch quarters or
tokens. It is still fun but frustrating and I happy that I will not be
playing this game again even for a challenge run like no deaths or hits.
Checklist:
[x] Contra
[ ] Super Contra
[ ] Contra III: The Alien Wars
[ ] Contra: Hard Corps
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# The Missing PS4 - #05 Playthrough
The bowling center is actually the last place before the pivotal
clocktower and college section before the secret of J.J. is discovered.
For some minor commentary:
- Puzzles are a bit obtuse or not obvious but at an acceptable level or
amount.
- Skipping dialogue or cutscenes should be built-in instead of a cheat after
finishing the game since it is a minor annoyance on replay
- I like the nice artwork reward but may be spoiler-y
On finishing the game, I love its message and theme. Very satisfying.
However, I am still missing one donut which will yield the secret
photos. Also a new collectible is unlocked from F.K. which I will find
in another video.
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## Outer Wilds PS4 - #05 Playthrough
Our objective is to find the Southern Observatory and discover a way
inside Giant's Deep. Outside the glass globe in Brittle's Hollow
surface, the entrance is locked from the outside. We try to find a way
in and stumble across Riebeck and stop at the Gravity Cannon.
In the next attempt, we continue on to the Southern Observatory,
carefully treading the gravity crystal path. Inside the glass globe, we
discover a type of hurricane is the key and also the Nomai's fascination
with the Quantum Moon and Eye of the Universe.
Before signing off, we unlock a faster way to reset the loop for our
next runs.
## Ship Log
Next Objectives:
* Get to Giant's Deep core
New Facts:
* Counter-clockwise hurricanes throw objects underneath the current
* Eye of the Universe is around the galaxy
* Solanum made a pilgrimage to the Quantum Moon
* Riebeck is in Brittle Hollow
* Gabbro unlocks the meditate option
Pending Mysteries:
* How to land in the Quantum Moon?
* What is the Eye of the Universe?
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## Yakuza Zero PS4 - #12 Couch Playthrough
Majima's perveted benefactor could not offer information aside from
making things more complicated. Still Lee's plan goes sideways as the
Chinese doctor betrays him and gets Lee killed in a carbomb. The chapter
ends with Majima losing Makoto.
Kiryu returns to Kamurocho but is quickly snuffed by the Dojima family.
Tachibana saves Kiryu in the a nice sports car and takes him to the safe
haven in Kamurocho: Little Asia. As a non-Chinese, he is unwelcome and
must find safety through the homeless in West Park for a day.
Points of Interest
- Nishitani reveals another player in the game
- Chinese doctor betrays Lee and Majima
- Lee dies from a car bomb
- Makoto is taken by another player in this twisted game
- Tachibana has a bat tattoo
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## Yakuza Zero PS4 - #13 Couch Playthrough
Tachibana's next move is to remove the hit on Kiryu by bargaining with
the family above controlling Dojima. The negotiations end nicely but
still have fight for it. Kiryu is charged to go to Sotenbori where
Makoto is being held.
Sagawa apparently survived a several shots and is back to working Majima
to find the other party after Makoto. We stop before asking the
detective friend of Nishitani's who might spill his client and the
mysterious figure.
Points of Interest
- Kiryu was traded for a billion yen
- Majima is back to being Sagawa's lap dog
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