April/May: I, for one, welcome our new Robot Overlords
In an era marked by technological leaps and bounds, it’s evident that humanity is increasingly leaning on machines for various facets of life. From the moment we wake up to the time we rest our heads at night, our reliance on technology is palpable, permeating every aspect of our existence. But as we embrace the convenience and efficiency that machines offer, are we unwittingly surrendering a piece of our autonomy and resilience? Let’s… And so on and so forth. Thanks, ChatGPT, for that opener! Very apt for our theme this month, AND the next (yes, we’re doing bimonthly* themes from now on): It’s all about machines/robots, and whether to welcome them into our lives or reject them.
Games fitting the theme should obviously revolve around robots, whether you’re fighting them (like Hi-Fi RUSH, Mass Effect), helping them/accepting their help (e.g. Stray, Autonauts), or playing as/becoming them (Cyberpunk 2077, Portal etc.).
Bonus points** if you can guess why I chose this theme for the months of April and May!
* Bimonthly: A new theme every two months, with every theme running for two months
** Note: There are no actual points to be gained, but you can have fun guessing and maybe feel proud if you get it right ☺
You can use the following format to track your progress in the comments, and/or add your own thoughts about the played game(s) to your post!
name of game 1 | achievements obtained | playtime this month | unfinished/finished
name of game 2 | achievements obtained | playtime this month | unfinished/finished
name of game 3 | achievements obtained | playtime this month | unfinished/finished
total: | achievements obtained | playtime this month | Number of games finished
Theme Song
FAQ
Do I have to participate in this month’s theme?
No, as with every theme, these are merely suggestions for anyone who is unsure about what to play next. If you already have a battle plan for your backlog and/or don’t like this month’s theme, you’re free to ignore it.
What happens if I don’t participate in the theme?
Nothing.
What happens if I play all of my unfinished games before the theme is over?
Your backlog will be a much smaller place.
I don’t have any unfinished games - I’ve beaten everything I’ve started.
Really? well that makes one of us… I salute you.
I already finished my entry can I play another?
Go ahead - the goal is to reduce your unfinished games list. The more you can play the better.
Hmmmm… I will try guessing… is it because of a robotic project named APRIL? ^_^
Name | Category | Achievements obtained | Playtime | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sky Break | Robots/Mechas | none | 7.4h | Completed |
Bionic Heart 2 | Robots | 6/24 | 4.4h | Beaten |
TOTAL: | 6 | 11.8h | 2 |
Good guess! It is indeed month-name-related, but I didn’t even know about that project! The fact that it’s also April worked out well, though!
Haha, what a coincidence. :D
I think I have found it. :3 This time I searched for both months and got a book (An Absolutely Remarkable Thing) with a protagonist named April May.
Game | Achievements | Playtime | Status |
---|---|---|---|
Backfirewall_ | 35/35 | 5.2h | Completed |
Citizen Sleeper | 27/27 | 11.6h | Completed |
Cyberpunk 2077 | 0/57 | 0h | Not started |
Mechanibot | 0/31 | 0h | Not started |
Nova Lands | 24/24 | 40.4h | Completed |
Wolfstride | 0/20 | 0h | Not started |
total: | 86/194 | 57.2h | 3/6 |
Nice choices! Almost all are games I also want to play :3
Destroy all humans! | 32/40 | 6,8 | beaten |
INDUSTRIA | achievements obtained | playtime this month | unfinished/finished |
name of game 3 | achievements obtained | playtime this month | unfinished/finished |
total: | achievements obtained | playtime this month | Number of games finished |
The Uncertain: Light At The End | 0/30 | 0 | unfinished |
Synthetic Lover | 0/19 | 0 | unfinished |
Citizen Sleeper | 0/27 | 0 | unfinished |
total: | 0/76 | 0 | 0/3 |
For the theme based game this bi-month: Frostpunk, Iron Harvest and Wasteland 3. For May: Tales of the Neon Sea
Name | Achievements obtained | Playtime | Status |
---|---|---|---|
Black Book | 29/50 | 10.4h | beaten |
Frostpunk | 12/115 | 10.9h | beaten |
Iron Harvest | 5/25 | 17.7h | beaten |
Soulflow | 6/8 | 1.1h | beaten |
Smile for me | 18/24 | 1.1h | beaten |
Wasteland 3 | 28/86 | 50.1h | beaten |
Lacuna | 12/25 | 6.3h | beaten |
Tails Noir | 13/26 | 3.6h | beaten |
SUPERHOT | 10/26 | 4.3h | beaten |
Dear Esther: Landmark Edition | 4/10 | 1h | beaten |
TOTAL: | x | xhours | 10 games Beaten |
For the Month of May
Name | Achievements obtained | Playtime | Status |
---|---|---|---|
ABZU | 4/12 | 7.1h | beaten |
Heal | 8/14 | 5.2h | beaten |
The Quarry | 21/40 | 9.8h | beaten |
GRIS | 5/17 | 4.7h | beaten |
Do Not Feed the Monkeys | 16/33 | 11.4h | beaten |
Hatred | 11/74 | 5h | beaten |
A Juggler’s Tale | 9/18 | 2.7h | beaten |
Tales of the Neon Sea | 56/58 | 10.6h | beaten |
Metro 2033 | 13/48 | 10.4h | beaten |
Metro: Last Light Complete Edition | 23/70 | 15.8h | beaten |
Resident Evil 2 | 23/44 | 11.4h | beaten |
Among the Sleep - Enhanced Edition | 23/10 | 4h | beaten |
TOTAL: | x | xhours | 11 games Beaten |
Game | Achievements | Playtime | Status |
---|---|---|---|
Titanfall 2 | 50/50 | 15.6 hrs | Completed |
100 Robo Cats | 100/100 | 0.4 hrs | Completed |
Ben 10: Power Trip | 28/28 | 15.1 hrs | Completed |
Total: | 178/178 | 31.1 hrs | 3/3 |
Could I get a ruling on whether Some Distant Memory qualifies? I haven’t played the game (obviously), but the blurb says you are “joined by her companion, ARORA, a centuries-old AI capable of recreating human memories from scanned relics”. This appears to be a picture of ARORA. This article characterizes ARORA as “your AI robot pal.”
I’ve never heard of it, but it looks and sounds like it definitely qualifies!
Nice coincidence that I just purchased my first Isaac Asimov books today.
Name | Subcategory | Achievements obtained | Playtime | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
RoboCop: Rogue City | Tag Robots | 22/27 | 17.7h | finished |
TOTAL: | 22 | 17.7h | 1 |
I just wanted to know what do you get for participating/ completing these challenges? is it just for the satisfaction of completing backlog, like giving players new theme every month or two to motivate them to clear the backlog or are there any rewards on top of this?
No rewards, just your good feeling from a job well done. ;)
It’s just a way to help you decide on the next game in your backlog if you’re stuck. It’s fun to see what other players are playing, and to play games of the same genre / with the same tags as others on BLAEO. Completely optional, and no actual “rewards.”
Name | Achievements | Playtime this month | Status |
Wanda - A Beautiful Apocalypse | 12/12 | 5h15m | Completed |
Total: | 12/12 | 5h15m | 1 Completed |
Name | Achievements obtained | Playtime | Status |
---|---|---|---|
Haiku the Robot | 26/40 | 7.2 h | Beaten |
TOTAL: | 26/40 | 7.2 h | 1 game beaten |
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