I got this specifically for Alien Soldier. This is the first time this Treasure game has been available over here in English (Wii Virtual Console did get the Japanese version though). I haven't had a chance to really sink my teeth into it yet though.
I've been meaning to try XeoDrifter. Need to do that.
I'm in no rush to play Mega Man 5 and 6 because even though I know they'll be good, I also know they'll be really similar to the first four.
I've always wanted to play those old Phantasy Star games but I wouldn't do it without a guide. Ain't nobody got time for hostile old RPGs like that anymore!
You're not the first person I've heard talk about getting games from the library but I've yet to come across a library myself that actually has games 
I've been on a great streak with novels this year. Last month I read Snow Crash, which wouldn't fit into your theme because it was published in '92, but it's a foundational cyberpunk work akin to Neuromancer (though those two books are still pretty different). Good stuff!
I don't think you'll regret it! And it's on all the current systems now, I think, so take your pick 
The old Mega Man games would be much more frustrating but the Legacy Collection has a save state feature. You still have to get through the hard bits but you only have to do it once, and that makes the games so much more enjoyable for time-crunched adults.
I thought it was so cool to play an action RPG with a shoot-'em-up component rather than a shooter one (e.g., Mass Effect). I can't think of another game like that.
I remember when Yarger used to actually blog. I’m glad he’s seen the light with the Switch at least. Now talk him into playing Odyssey! 
Consignment sales and thrift stores 
And I'll get to BotW. I don't like playing more than on big game at a time...and that game is so big! So little time...
I'm an especially big fan of 3D World. That game was so fun! Plus...cat suits!
