Secret Satan 2024! Start weeping, because it's time to play!
23-Feb-24 10:56am
#1 benstylus
We're getting close to March which means 1 month away from April Fool's Day.
Who all is interested in doing a Secret Satan gift exchange this year?
If you haven't heard of it before, it's like Secret Santa except the aim is to get someone a game they will absolutely hate. Then we all play it on April 1st and share our misery (or surprise joy).
Going to put a $10 price charting value minimum like last year. In fact, last year's rules worked pretty well so I'll keep them the same:
Post a message saying you're in, or send me a PM and I'll get you on the list! If we get at least 8 participants (we had 10 last year) it's a go!
We'll get everyone assigned in the first week or so of March, and then everyone will have 2-3 weeks to find and send something to their target.
As a reminder, one of the survey questions will be whether you are uncomfortable being paired with any of the other participants. That way if there is a certain user (or multiple users) on the site, you can privately let me know. I will keep that request confidential and make sure that they won't be your Satan.
Past years:
2023 https://m.gametz.com...
2022 https://m.gametz.com...
This year's group:
benstylus - Homie Rollerz
Bleed_DukeBlue - Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX
brian9824 - Flatout 3: Chaos & Destruction
citizen_zane - Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly
Frank - Charlie's Angels
Gypsy - Magic: The Gathering - BattleMage
no metacritic score
Heavyd814life - Agony
Kommie - Hunt Down The Freeman no metacritic listing
Oduomega - Yoda Stories (Game Boy Color) This version doesn't even have a metacritic listing
ryanflucas - King's Knight
no metacritic listing
sailorneorune - Spice World, Smurf Racer , Sesame Street Sports , Deal or No Deal Special Edition , and The Dukes of Hazzard: The Return of the General Lee 
SupremeSarna - Rollerblade Racer and Mickey’s Safari in Letterland no metacritic listings
#1 benstylus
We're getting close to March which means 1 month away from April Fool's Day.
Who all is interested in doing a Secret Satan gift exchange this year?
If you haven't heard of it before, it's like Secret Santa except the aim is to get someone a game they will absolutely hate. Then we all play it on April 1st and share our misery (or surprise joy).
Going to put a $10 price charting value minimum like last year. In fact, last year's rules worked pretty well so I'll keep them the same:
| Your game must have a minimum value of $10 based on Price charting for a game in similar condition. (If it's on the cusp, take a screenshot for proof). That makes things interesting so that we don't just buy the cheapest craptiest game in the gamestop bargain bin. Note you don't necessarily have to pay $10, that just needs to be its pricecharting value. If you have a poop game already that fits the bill, by all means feel free to use it You can send multiple games if you want, but at least one of them must individually meet that $10 threshold. (So a $10 game plus a $2 bonus game is fine, but sending five $2 games by themselves is not). Creativity in packaging or sending bonus items may be fun and hilarious, but is by no means required. If you do receive something creative, please take pics and share, it will be more fun for all of us. |
Post a message saying you're in, or send me a PM and I'll get you on the list! If we get at least 8 participants (we had 10 last year) it's a go!
We'll get everyone assigned in the first week or so of March, and then everyone will have 2-3 weeks to find and send something to their target.
As a reminder, one of the survey questions will be whether you are uncomfortable being paired with any of the other participants. That way if there is a certain user (or multiple users) on the site, you can privately let me know. I will keep that request confidential and make sure that they won't be your Satan.
Past years:
2023 https://m.gametz.com...
2022 https://m.gametz.com...
This year's group:
benstylus - Homie Rollerz
Bleed_DukeBlue - Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX
brian9824 - Flatout 3: Chaos & Destruction
citizen_zane - Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly
Frank - Charlie's Angels
Gypsy - Magic: The Gathering - BattleMage
no metacritic scoreHeavyd814life - Agony
Kommie - Hunt Down The Freeman
no metacritic listingOduomega - Yoda Stories (Game Boy Color) This version doesn't even have a metacritic listing
ryanflucas - King's Knight
no metacritic listingsailorneorune - Spice World
, Smurf Racer , Sesame Street Sports , Deal or No Deal Special Edition , and The Dukes of Hazzard: The Return of the General Lee SupremeSarna - Rollerblade Racer
and Mickey’s Safari in Letterland no metacritic listings22-Mar-24 8:50pm
#123 Oduomega
I can confirm receipt of my satanic package, and no, it is NOT ticking this year!
#123 Oduomega
I can confirm receipt of my satanic package, and no, it is NOT ticking this year!
23-Mar-24 2:44pm
#124 Heavyd814life
Looks like my game will arrive on Monday. Looking forward to seeing what misery my Satan is about to unleash on me. Last year was pretty brutal. I got Unbox: Newbie's Adventure and it is easily the worst 3D platformer I have ever played. Tried but just couldn't get through it. Awful, awful game.
It was tough finding a game for my person this year. I had 3 frontrunners, but 2 were below the PriceCharting value and the 3rd was too expensive even for a loose copy which was a bummer. But I found one last night that I think may be even better than the others I had in mind. I was able to grab it from Amazon and pay for expedited shipping so it should be delivered middle of next week. It has a Metacritic score in the 20s and here are some quotes I loved from reviews:
"Awful, unfinished, broken and completely unworthy of your time and attention"
"Please, for your sake and mine, stay far away from this game. Even if you get it for free. Even if you get paid to take it."
Enjoy!
#124 Heavyd814life
Looks like my game will arrive on Monday. Looking forward to seeing what misery my Satan is about to unleash on me. Last year was pretty brutal. I got Unbox: Newbie's Adventure and it is easily the worst 3D platformer I have ever played. Tried but just couldn't get through it. Awful, awful game.
It was tough finding a game for my person this year. I had 3 frontrunners, but 2 were below the PriceCharting value and the 3rd was too expensive even for a loose copy which was a bummer. But I found one last night that I think may be even better than the others I had in mind. I was able to grab it from Amazon and pay for expedited shipping so it should be delivered middle of next week. It has a Metacritic score in the 20s and here are some quotes I loved from reviews:
"Awful, unfinished, broken and completely unworthy of your time and attention"
"Please, for your sake and mine, stay far away from this game. Even if you get it for free. Even if you get paid to take it."
Enjoy!
23-Mar-24 3:02pm
#125 benstylus
Heavyd814life wrote:
too expensive even for a loose copy which was a bummer.
Curious what this Golden Turd is...
I am always fascinated by genuinely awful games that command high prices.
#125 benstylus
Heavyd814life wrote:
too expensive even for a loose copy which was a bummer.
Curious what this Golden Turd is...
I am always fascinated by genuinely awful games that command high prices.
23-Mar-24 4:10pm
#126 Heavyd814life
benstylus wrote:
Heavyd814life wrote:> too expensive even for a loose> copy which was a bummer. Curious what this Golden Turd is... I am always fascinated by genuinely awful games that command high prices.
It’s Ed, Edd n Eddy: Scam of the Century (fitting title). It’s not like Devil’s Third outrageous or anything but it’s $40 for a loose copy on eBay and about $50 on Amazon.
#126 Heavyd814life
benstylus wrote:
Heavyd814life wrote:> too expensive even for a loose> copy which was a bummer. Curious what this Golden Turd is... I am always fascinated by genuinely awful games that command high prices.
It’s Ed, Edd n Eddy: Scam of the Century (fitting title). It’s not like Devil’s Third outrageous or anything but it’s $40 for a loose copy on eBay and about $50 on Amazon.
23-Mar-24 10:44pm
#127 Oduomega
Heavyd814life wrote:
benstylus wrote:> Heavyd814life wrote: |>> too expensive even for a loose |>> copy which was a bummer.> > Curious what this Golden Turd is... > > I am always fascinated by genuinely awful games that command high prices.> > > It’s Ed, Edd n Eddy: Scam of the Century (fitting title). It’s not like Devil’s Third outrageous or anything but it’s $40 for a loose copy on eBay and about $50 on Amazon. That's probably why. Nostalgia bites hard, especially for tie-in merch like that.
#127 Oduomega
Heavyd814life wrote:
benstylus wrote:> Heavyd814life wrote: |>> too expensive even for a loose |>> copy which was a bummer.> > Curious what this Golden Turd is... > > I am always fascinated by genuinely awful games that command high prices.> > > It’s Ed, Edd n Eddy: Scam of the Century (fitting title). It’s not like Devil’s Third outrageous or anything but it’s $40 for a loose copy on eBay and about $50 on Amazon. That's probably why. Nostalgia bites hard, especially for tie-in merch like that.
23-Mar-24 11:40pm
#128 SupremeSarna
There’s a Dexter’s Laboratory GBA game that contains a game-breaking glitch that you’re more or less expected to run into. I was tempted to seek that one out for my Satan, but that seemed unfair.
#128 SupremeSarna
There’s a Dexter’s Laboratory GBA game that contains a game-breaking glitch that you’re more or less expected to run into. I was tempted to seek that one out for my Satan, but that seemed unfair.
24-Mar-24 7:54am
#129 citizen_zane
SupremeSarna wrote:
There’s a Dexter’s Laboratory GBA game that contains a game-breaking glitch that you’re more or less expected to run into. I was tempted to seek that one out for my Satan, but that seemed unfair.
I know that there is a way that my victim can potentially run into some trouble, but it will only happen if they are irresponsible. I'll explain later.
#129 citizen_zane
SupremeSarna wrote:
There’s a Dexter’s Laboratory GBA game that contains a game-breaking glitch that you’re more or less expected to run into. I was tempted to seek that one out for my Satan, but that seemed unfair.
I know that there is a way that my victim can potentially run into some trouble, but it will only happen if they are irresponsible. I'll explain later.
24-Mar-24 9:19am
#130 benstylus
Game crashing bugs are awesome.
You aren't expected to beat your game necessarily, just suffer from it.
#130 benstylus
Game crashing bugs are awesome.
You aren't expected to beat your game necessarily, just suffer from it.
24-Mar-24 12:58pm
#131 SupremeSarna
The one in Dexter’s Lab is a softlock, not a crash. But it happens in the final stage, so it’s more infuriating.
Admittedly, one of my favorite games ever has a notorious crash glitch that was accidentally introduced in the North American version. Still a brilliant game if you can circumvent that issue (of play the PAL or JP versions instead).
#131 SupremeSarna
The one in Dexter’s Lab is a softlock, not a crash. But it happens in the final stage, so it’s more infuriating.
Admittedly, one of my favorite games ever has a notorious crash glitch that was accidentally introduced in the North American version. Still a brilliant game if you can circumvent that issue (of play the PAL or JP versions instead).
24-Mar-24 1:23pm
#132 Oduomega
benstylus wrote:
Game crashing bugs are awesome. You aren't expected to beat your game necessarily, just suffer from it.I didn't beat last year's game, lol
I didn't even suffer. I'm just not too into horses.
#132 Oduomega
benstylus wrote:
Game crashing bugs are awesome. You aren't expected to beat your game necessarily, just suffer from it.I didn't beat last year's game, lol
I didn't even suffer. I'm just not too into horses.
24-Mar-24 1:28pm
#133 benstylus
Oduomega wrote:
benstylus wrote:> Game crashing bugs are awesome.> > You aren't expected to beat your game necessarily, just suffer from it.> > I didn't beat last year's game, lol I didn't even suffer. I'm just not too into horses.
Hopefully Satan has learned from past mistakes
#133 benstylus
Oduomega wrote:
benstylus wrote:> Game crashing bugs are awesome.> > You aren't expected to beat your game necessarily, just suffer from it.> > I didn't beat last year's game, lol I didn't even suffer. I'm just not too into horses.
Hopefully Satan has learned from past mistakes
24-Mar-24 2:15pm
#134 Oduomega
benstylus wrote:
Oduomega wrote:> benstylus wrote: |>> Game crashing bugs are awesome. |>> |>> You aren't expected to beat your game necessarily, just suffer from it. |>> |>> > I didn't beat last year's game, lol> I didn't even suffer. I'm just not too into horses. Hopefully Satan has learned from past mistakesDoesn't look hopeful.
#134 Oduomega
benstylus wrote:
Oduomega wrote:> benstylus wrote: |>> Game crashing bugs are awesome. |>> |>> You aren't expected to beat your game necessarily, just suffer from it. |>> |>> > I didn't beat last year's game, lol> I didn't even suffer. I'm just not too into horses. Hopefully Satan has learned from past mistakesDoesn't look hopeful.
26-Mar-24 5:47pm
#135 Oduomega
I guess everybody is so thoroughly disappointed with their games that nobody wants to post, lol.
#135 Oduomega
I guess everybody is so thoroughly disappointed with their games that nobody wants to post, lol.
26-Mar-24 6:44pm
#136 SupremeSarna
I haven’t opened mine. I figured we’d all rip off the bandage on April 1.
#136 SupremeSarna
I haven’t opened mine. I figured we’d all rip off the bandage on April 1.
26-Mar-24 11:21pm
#137 Frank
Oduomega wrote:
I guess everybody is so thoroughly disappointed with their games that nobody wants to post, lol.
I photographed the packaging when it arrived and will post on the 1st
#137 Frank
Oduomega wrote:
I guess everybody is so thoroughly disappointed with their games that nobody wants to post, lol.
I photographed the packaging when it arrived and will post on the 1st
27-Mar-24 9:07pm
#139 Oduomega
Frank wrote:
Oduomega wrote:> I guess everybody is so thoroughly disappointed with their games that nobody wants> to post, lol. I photographed the packaging when it arrived and will post on the 1st Same
#139 Oduomega
Frank wrote:
Oduomega wrote:> I guess everybody is so thoroughly disappointed with their games that nobody wants> to post, lol. I photographed the packaging when it arrived and will post on the 1st
Same31-Mar-24 10:03pm
#140 Oduomega
This is what my Satan sent me. Something probably hazardous to my health?
Nope! It's something genuinely interesting. I absolutely adore the attempt to put Han Zimmer's classic work into 8-Bit chiptune form, lol. Nice try, Satan!
Honestly, I'm pretty hard to torture, I guess?
#140 Oduomega
This is what my Satan sent me. Something probably hazardous to my health?
Nope! It's something genuinely interesting. I absolutely adore the attempt to put Han Zimmer's classic work into 8-Bit chiptune form, lol. Nice try, Satan!
Honestly, I'm pretty hard to torture, I guess?
1-Apr-24 12:34am
#141 SupremeSarna
@Oduomega I believe you mean John Williams. I'm curious what your experience with the game will be.
@benstylus Are we supposed to keep our identities secret at this stage? Or can we reveal who sent what as the games start getting posted?
#141 SupremeSarna
@Oduomega I believe you mean John Williams. I'm curious what your experience with the game will be.
@benstylus Are we supposed to keep our identities secret at this stage? Or can we reveal who sent what as the games start getting posted?
Secret Satan 2024! Start weeping, because it's time to play!