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Oxenfree II: Lost Signals Illustrated Trophy Guide and Flowchart
Did you know Netflix published games? Oxenfree II: Lost Signals is a side-scrolling adventure game with horror and mystery themes and a remarkably confusing trophy hunt. This flowchart guide will hopefully simplify much of the confusion surrounding Oxenfree II: Lost Signals’ trophy hunt. Follow along, and you’ll earn the platinum trophy in no time.
What 200+ Platinum Trophies Taught Me
Not too long ago, I breached a very important trophy hunting milestone: 200 platinum trophies. After reaching such a significant marker as a trophy hunter, I like to think that I know a thing or two about this hobby. Read on to see my observations and opinions after more than a decade of trophy hunting.
Slime Rancher 2 Is a Trophy Hunting Rollercoaster
Imagine a life where your biggest worry is if your Tabby Slimes have enough toys. Enter Slime Rancher 2, a cozy management game in which you take care of slimes and explore a mysterious island. In this article, we will delve into how to get the platinum trophy and analyze the game from a trophy…
The Difference Between a Hard Platinum and a Bad Platinum
There are some video games in which you truly need to “get good” to unlock the platinum trophy. But let’s be honest: the player isn’t always the problem. In this article, we will discuss the difference between a hard platinum and a bad platinum, with relevant examples.
PSN Trophy Mosaic & Backlog Checklist Generator
There is only one thing trophy hunters like more than earning a platinum trophy, and that’s showing off said trophy to others. I created the PSN Trophy Mosaic and Backlog Checklist Generator as an elegant, functional tool that checks off all the boxes. Whether you’re showing off your many conquests or planning out your to-do…
Why Do Trophy Hunters Despise Most New Game Plus Trophies?
There’s only one thing worse than completing a game that you don’t like: completing a game you don’t like a second time. Who can spare 20+ hours for repeat playthroughs when there are so many wonderful experiences still waiting to be discovered? In this article, we will discuss the questionable nature of New Game Plus…
TimeSplitters: The (Not So) Future Perfect Trophy Hunt
TimeSplitters: Future Perfect is a classic PlayStation 2 video game that was re-released for modern consoles in 2024. It’s a silly game that doesn’t take itself seriously and is all the more beloved for it. In this post, I share my experience with earning the platinum trophy and provide steps for you to do the…
Der Eisendrache Trophy Guide for Black Ops 3 (Awakening DLC)
Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 was released more than ten years ago and has been giving trophy hunters a run for their money ever since. This comprehensive Der Eisendrache trophy guide includes detailed instructions for the Easter Egg, a custom annotated map, and information for all remaining miscellaneous achievements in the trophy set.
Accidental Trophies and Why Trophy Hunters Hate Them
Ding! You’ve just unlocked an achievement: “Plat Rat’s Very Best Friend.” That was rather sudden, wasn’t it? If you’ve ever heard an achievement go off and felt a sense of dread instead of reward, you’ve probably experienced accidental trophies. Read on to find out more about what they are, why they’re hated and how to…
8 Trophy Hunting Nightmares We All Fear
Out of all living creatures on Earth, humans have the unique capacity for experiencing a wide range of emotions. Fear, for one, is what has allowed our species to survive up to this point. For this article, we will discuss a handful of scenarios that most trophy hunters would be afraid of. Interacting with other…
