Ben Johnson

The first time I got introduced to Petit Planet, a new life sim from Hoyoverse, it included only one descriptor: "Animal Crossing-like". That certainly pricked up my ears, as some of my favorite videogame memories stem from an unhealthy amount of time spent in AC games over the years. Still, comparisons can sometimes be unflattering. The question is, of those compared, which side is it unflattering to?

I may have made a mistake. You see, I live in Tokyo, the most populous city on earth. Here, when you get the train, it serves as a cramped reminder of that population density. You really need to find something to do, just to serve as a distraction. I'm quite partial to a little Apple Arcade gaming or listening to a somewhat uninteresting podcast on my iPad Mini, just to pass the time. But when you work freelance, anywhere can be your office. So why not the train? Should be simple, right? Well, no.