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The Almighty Backlog

The Almighty Backlog

by Ellie Grace

The Almighty Backlog 391 - Sheepo

This week, Ellie explores an alien world in search of eggs alongside the transforming "sheep-thing" Sheepo! Sheepo Aug 2020 | Kyle Thompson PC Read the review on https://thealmightybacklog.wordpress.com/ Music: Chill Lofi Epiano Loop 80 BPM.wav by holizna -- https://freesound.org/s/629170/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 This review was entirely human-made. No generative AI of any kind was involved at any stage.

The Almighty Backlog 390 - Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Spirit of Justice

This week Ellie concludes the mainline Ace Attorney games as Phoenix takes on the brutal courts of Khura'in. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Spirit of Justice Jun 2016 | Capcom PS4 Read the review on https://thealmightybacklog.wordpress.com/ Music: Chill Lofi Epiano Loop 80 BPM.wav by holizna -- https://freesound.org/s/629170/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 This review was entirely human-made. No generative AI of any kind was involved at any stage.

The Almighty Backlog 389 - Alice: Madness Returns

This week Ellie dives into American McGee's twisted and violent Wonderland with Alice: Madness Returns. Alice: Madness Returns Jun 2011 | Spicy Horse / EA PC Read the review on https://thealmightybacklog.wordpress.com/ Music: Chill Lofi Epiano Loop 80 BPM.wav by holizna -- https://freesound.org/s/629170/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 This review was entirely human-made. No generative AI of any kind was involved at any stage.

The Almighty Backlog 388 - Find Your Words

This week Ellie wanders a quaint summer camp and reflects on the way in which Capybara Games have explored the lives of children who use alternative forms of communication in Find Your Words. Find Your Words Apr 2026 | Capybara Games PC Read the review on https://thealmightybacklog.wordpress.com/ Music: Chill Lofi Epiano Loop 80 BPM.wav by holizna -- https://freesound.org/s/629170/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 This review was entirely human-made. No generative AI of any kind was involved at any stage.

The Almighty Backlog 387 - Super Mario Bros. 3

This week, Ellie heads back to the NES and the Mario franchise with one of the most revered games of its era, Super Mario Bros. 3. Super Mario Bros. 3 Oct 1988 | Nintendo NES Read the review on https://thealmightybacklog.wordpress.com/ Music: Chill Lofi Epiano Loop 80 BPM.wav by holizna -- https://freesound.org/s/629170/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 This review was entirely human-made. No generative AI of any kind was involved at any stage.

The Almighty Backlog 386 - Outpacked

This week Ellie fulfills her fantasies of making stuff be all neat and tidy by putting it where it belongs in the logic tile-puzzler Outpacked. Outpacked Apr 2026 | Antikythera Games PC Read the review on https://thealmightybacklog.wordpress.com/ Music: Chill Lofi Epiano Loop 80 BPM.wav by holizna -- https://freesound.org/s/629170/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

The Almighty Backlog 385 - Eastward

This week, Ellie joins John and Sam on their adventure Eastward, across a beautiful pixel world marred by a deadly MIASMA. Eastward Sep 2021 | Pixpil | Chucklefish PC Read the review on https://thealmightybacklog.wordpress.com/ Music: Chill Lofi Epiano Loop 80 BPM.wav by holizna -- https://freesound.org/s/629170/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

The Almighty Backlog 384 - Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

This week, Ellie steps once more into the tabi of ninja hero Ryu Hayabusa, and joins his journey to defeat a brand new demonic threat. Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos Apr 1990 | Tecmo NES Read the review on https://thealmightybacklog.wordpress.com/ Music: Chill Lofi Epiano Loop 80 BPM.wav by holizna -- https://freesound.org/s/629170/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

The Almighty Backlog 383 - Super Mario Bros. 2

This week, Ellie dives into the dreamland of Subcon alongside Mario et al, and shares her thoughts on one of the most famous game conversions ever and the odd pattern of NES sequel creativity. Super Mario Bros. 2 Oct 1988 | Nintendo NES Read the review on https://thealmightybacklog.wordpress.com/ Music: Chill Lofi Epiano Loop 80 BPM.wav by holizna -- https://freesound.org/s/629170/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

The Almighty Backlog 382 - Gradius

This week Ellie hops into the cockpit of the legendary Vic Viper and takes to the stars in the very first Gradius game! Gradius May 1985 | Konami NES Read the review on https://thealmightybacklog.wordpress.com/ Music: Chill Lofi Epiano Loop 80 BPM.wav by holizna -- https://freesound.org/s/629170/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

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