2019-04

game

How should spoilers be handled in a work review article?

This blog features articles introducing various games. My basic stance is to introduce games to people who haven't played them yet, so I try to minimize spoilers. However, writing reviews and impressions without spoilers is quite challenging...
game

Shigetsu Youka ~April 8th~ (Free, full-length horror novel) Review 1 (No Spoilers) - Introduction (Overall progress 0% to 27%, playtime 13 hours)

Shigatsu Youka ~April 8th~ is a voluminous horror adventure free game. This is a spoiler-free review and introduction based on a total progress of 0-27% and 13 hours of playtime.
mahjong

Mahjong strategy book "Become stronger just by knowing: Mahjong's two choices" (by Miinin and Takunori Kajimoto)

When I look for a mahjong strategy book, I prioritize three things: "Is it versatile enough to be used in actual games?", "Is there supporting data?", and "Is it easy to understand and remember?". The book I'm introducing today, "Mahjong Two-Choice Strategies: Become Stronger Just by Knowing," largely adheres to these three points...
work

6 Reasons I Quit My Job as a Medical Device Sales Rep | My Real Experience

After graduating from university, I got a job right after graduation and worked for the same company for over 10 years. My job was at a specialized trading company for medical equipment. If you're interested in learning more about the work, I've written about it in another article. (Related page: Discussing the work of a medical equipment trading company (dealer)...).
mahjong

Review of the mahjong book on tile efficiency, "Uzaku-style Mahjong Learning" (Uzaku Book) (Author: G. Uzaku)

This is a review of G. Uzaku's mahjong strategy book, "Uzaku-style Mahjong Learning: Tile Efficiency" (commonly known as the "Uzaku Book"), which focuses on tile efficiency. I've been away from mahjong for a while, so I'll be reviewing this new book from a trusted author.
game

Hasana the Medicine Seller (Free Hack-and-Slash Random Dungeon RPG) Introduction, Impressions, and Walkthrough

I'd like to introduce the free game "Hasana the Medicine Seller." It's an RPG where you form a party, explore randomly structured dungeons, and steadily strengthen your characters by acquiring equipment. It's a robust game combining elements of roguelike and hack-and-slash RPGs. Completion time is approximately 16 hours...
game

Reality x Minds (Free RPG) Introduction, Impressions, and Strategy Notes

This is an introduction and review article about "Reality x Minds," an RPG made with RPG Maker MV. It's a well-made game overall, and the combat system, in particular, is impressive. I played through it on normal difficulty and completed it, so I'm writing this article. Completion time was approximately 6...
Manga and anime

Manga "Astra Lost in Space" (by Kenta Shinohara) - Introduction and Review (all 5 volumes)

I read this manga because it was recommended online and only has 5 volumes. Of all the manga I've read recently, this one is by far the most interesting. There's no drawn-out or unnecessary pacing; it's a masterpiece packed with various enjoyable elements into just 5 volumes. (Introduction: A sudden accident...).
Manga and anime

Introduction and review of the manga "The Kindaichi Case Files Side Story: The Criminals' Case Files" (by Shinpei Funatsu)

This is a spin-off of the manga "The Kindaichi Case Files," beginning with the opening sentence: "This is a record of the meticulous planning and execution of criminals whose trick was exposed by the grandson of a famous detective who happened to be there." It depicts the struggles of those setting up the tricks and offers humorous commentary on the main story...