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Knocking off the to-do list...Permalink
So I was looking at my shelf of backlogged games, and there's an absolute ton of good titles there that I just haven't got around to playing. I went through the Bean Dive in 2016 as a way to add games to my card and give me an incentive to play through them, and yet almost 2 years later there's still a ton of single achievement games there. Then I noticed that the To-Do list on TA could hold up to 100 achievements and allows for adding random cheeves. This gave me an idea - why not utilize that to knock off some games. Doing this led me to at least playing through the story on a few games, but I was also ignoring a bunch of others too, and continually adding new ones, making the list never get lower. So now I'm taking that idea and challenging myself to knock off as much of the list as I can, without adding new achievements (until I'm ready to make a new list of course). As with anything though, I've decided to implement a few rules for this. First, anything requiring multiplayer is automatically removed and redrawn. I'm not averse to making a session or two, but for something like this, I'd prefer not to HAVE to rely on others to scratch them off the list. Cheeves that can be done in either single or multiplayer modes, or that can be done locally with an idle controller...those I'll leave in. Second, I will redraw anything I feel is beyond my skill level. This mainly applies to rhythm games like Rock Band, but can be used on any achievement, at my discretion. It's a for-fun list and not a competition, so I'll keep it fun. Finally, the breakdown: the random achievements use four settings: Easy (ratio 1 - 1.5), Medium (1.5 - 2.5), Hard (2.5 - 4), and Very Hard (4+), and my first instinct was to break it down evenly. That wouldn't be feasible however...while some games have easy achievements with high ratios, I don't think THAT many of them would be drawn. Conversely, many games don't have achievements above a 2.5 ratio, so I feel like I'd be artificially limiting the game pool because of that. Therefore, I've decided to go with 40 Easy, 35 Medium, 15 Hard, and 10 Very Hard. This breakdown should give me a good selection of games, while still keeping things doable.

So I guess what's left to do is to break down the list:

Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts: 1 Achievement
Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & BoltsBingo!The Bingo! achievement in Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts worth 52 pointsComplete a line on the Bingo card at King Jingaling’s Palace

Batman: Arkham City: 1 Achievement
Batman: Arkham CitySilver RevengeThe Silver Revenge achievement in Batman: Arkham City worth 72 pointsObtain 48 medals on the original Arkham City ranked maps (as Batman)

Beowulf: 2 Achievements
BeowulfThe DodgerThe The Dodger achievement in Beowulf worth 43 pointsDodge at least 88 times

BeowulfCarnal CollectorThe Carnal Collector achievement in Beowulf worth 55 pointsFind and collect all Carnal Rune Pieces

Bionic Commando: 1 Achievement
Bionic CommandoSlayerThe Slayer achievement in Bionic Commando worth 11 pointsComplete "Slayer" challenge

Bioshock: 1 Achievement
BioShockFully Researched RosieThe Fully Researched Rosie achievement in BioShock worth 15 pointsFully research the Rosie.

Blades of Time: 1 Achievement
Blades of TimeSecret AchievementThe Secret Achievement achievement in Blades of Time worth 28 pointsContinue playing to unlock this secret achievement

Blue Dragon: 2 Achievements
Blue DragonSecret AchievementThe Secret Achievement achievement in Blue Dragon worth 25 pointsContinue playing to unlock this secret achievement

Blue DragonPhoenix: Max All ClassesThe Phoenix: Max All Classes achievement in Blue Dragon worth 162 pointsMax out the rank for all Phoenix classes. Must go from 98 to 99 without using a Heart enhancement.

Borderlands 2: 3 Achievements
Borderlands 2 (Xbox 360)Secret AchievementThe Secret Achievement achievement in Borderlands 2 (Xbox 360) worth 27 pointsContinue playing to unlock this secret achievement

Borderlands 2 (Xbox 360)Highlands ExplorerThe Highlands Explorer achievement in Borderlands 2 (Xbox 360) worth 30 pointsDiscover all named locations in The Highlands, Thousand Cuts, and Wildlife Exploitation Preserve

Borderlands 2 (Xbox 360)Bounty HunterThe Bounty Hunter achievement in Borderlands 2 (Xbox 360) worth 31 pointsComplete 20 side missions

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel: 4 Achievements
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel (Xbox 360)Pancake ParlorThe Pancake Parlor achievement in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel (Xbox 360) worth 30 pointsPancake an enemy in the Stingray.

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel (Xbox 360)Secret AchievementThe Secret Achievement achievement in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel (Xbox 360) worth 17 pointsContinue playing to unlock this secret achievement

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel (Xbox 360)Secret AchievementThe Secret Achievement achievement in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel (Xbox 360) worth 32 pointsContinue playing to unlock this secret achievement

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel (Xbox 360)ElementalistThe Elementalist achievement in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel (Xbox 360) worth 43 pointsHave an enemy frozen, corroded, ignited, and electrocuted at the same time.

Bully: Scholarship Edition: 1 Achievement
Bully: Scholarship EditionDOWN FOR THE COUNTThe DOWN FOR THE COUNT achievement in Bully: Scholarship Edition worth 28 pointsBeat up 200 opponents

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2: 1 Achievement
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009)BlackjackThe Blackjack achievement in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) worth 27 pointsEarn 21 stars in Special Ops.

CAPCOM Arcade Cabinet: 1 Achievement
CAPCOM Arcade CabinetBless YouThe Bless You achievement in CAPCOM Arcade Cabinet worth 26 pointsEarn the Buddha’s blessing. (SONSON)

Castlevania: Harmony of Despair: 1 Achievement
Castlevania: Harmony of DespairPack RatThe Pack Rat achievement in Castlevania: Harmony of Despair worth 40 pointsCollect 300 different types of items.

Condemned: Criminal Origins: 2 Achievements
Condemned: Criminal OriginsSecret AchievementThe Secret Achievement achievement in Condemned: Criminal Origins worth 40 pointsContinue playing to unlock this secret achievement

Condemned: Criminal OriginsMelee Mayhem AwardThe Melee Mayhem Award achievement in Condemned: Criminal Origins worth 55 pointsYou found every type of melee weapon and fire-arm

Conflict: Denied Ops: 1 Achievement
Conflict: Denied OpsSaving Private YelkinThe Saving Private Yelkin achievement in Conflict: Denied Ops worth 14 pointsEnsure Private Yelkin survives in Whaling Station.

D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die: 1 Achievement
D4: Dark Dreams Don't DieTipsyThe Tipsy achievement in D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die worth 14 pointsIngest over 100 fl.oz.of alcohol.

Divinity II: The Dragon Knight Saga: 2 Achievements
Divinity II: The Dragon Knight SagaTurn a Blind EyeThe Turn a Blind Eye achievement in Divinity II: The Dragon Knight Saga worth 19 pointsCure blindness.

Divinity II: The Dragon Knight SagaSecret AchievementThe Secret Achievement achievement in Divinity II: The Dragon Knight Saga worth 50 pointsContinue playing to unlock this secret achievement

Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim: 2 Achievements
The Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimKindred JudgementThe Kindred Judgement achievement in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim worth 59 pointsComplete "Kindred Judgment"

The Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimLegendThe Legend achievement in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim worth 94 pointsDefeat a Legendary Dragon

Elite Dangerous: 1 Achievement
Elite: DangerousGet on BoardThe Get on Board achievement in Elite: Dangerous worth 62 pointsComplete 50 passenger missions

Fable II: 1 Achievement
Fable IIThe GargoyleThe The Gargoyle achievement in Fable II worth 55 pointsFind the gargoyles' legendary treasure.

Fallout 3: 1 Achievement
Fallout 3Scientific PursuitsThe Scientific Pursuits achievement in Fallout 3 worth 27 pointsCompleted "Scientific Pursuits"

Far Cry 3: 3 Achievements
Far Cry 3Secret AchievementThe Secret Achievement achievement in Far Cry 3 worth 131 pointsContinue playing to unlock this secret achievement

Far Cry 3Money to BurnThe Money to Burn achievement in Far Cry 3 worth 17 pointsSpend $5000 at the shop.

Far Cry 3Improper UseThe Improper Use achievement in Far Cry 3 worth 7 pointsKill an enemy with the Repair Tool (Single Player only).

Far Cry 4: 3 Achievements
Far Cry 4 (Xbox 360)Secret AchievementThe Secret Achievement achievement in Far Cry 4 (Xbox 360) worth 60 pointsContinue playing to unlock this secret achievement

Far Cry 4 (Xbox 360)Two BirdsThe Two Birds achievement in Far Cry 4 (Xbox 360) worth 12 pointsUsing a sniper rifle, kill 2 targets with a single shot (Campaign only).

Far Cry 4 (Xbox 360)Dr. FeelgoodThe Dr. Feelgood achievement in Far Cry 4 (Xbox 360) worth 12 pointsCraft 15 syringes (Campaign only).

Feeding Frenzy: 1 Achievement
Feeding FrenzyFood bankThe Food bank achievement in Feeding Frenzy worth 71 pointsAwarded for accumulating 40,000 points in the food bank.

Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage 2: 2 Achievements
Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage 2Fists of PersistenceThe Fists of Persistence achievement in Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage 2 worth 94 pointsPlay the game for over 50 hours in total.

Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage 2The One True HopeThe The One True Hope achievement in Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage 2 worth 40 pointsComplete Dream Mode with Rin.

Grand Theft Auto IV: 1 Achievement
Grand Theft Auto IVOne Hundred And EightyThe One Hundred And Eighty achievement in Grand Theft Auto IV worth 15 pointsIn a darts game score 180 with 3 darts.

Guitar Hero Aerosmith: 1 Achievement
Guitar Hero: AerosmithDeuces Are WildThe Deuces Are Wild achievement in Guitar Hero: Aerosmith worth 143 pointsComplete all songs on the setlist as the lead guitarist (Local or Xbox LIVE - primary user)

Guitar Hero: Smash Hits: 1 Achievement
Guitar Hero: Smash HitsThe Greatest Journey In HistoryThe The Greatest Journey In History achievement in Guitar Hero: Smash Hits worth 15 pointsComplete a song in every venue.

Guitar Hero: World Tour: 1 Achievement
Guitar Hero: World TourSecret AchievementThe Secret Achievement achievement in Guitar Hero: World Tour worth 101 pointsContinue playing to unlock this secret achievement

Halo Reach: 2 Achievements
Halo: ReachHeat in the PipeThe Heat in the Pipe achievement in Halo: Reach worth 125 pointsScore 1,000,000 points in Firefight on any map.

Halo: ReachGods Must Be StrongThe Gods Must Be Strong achievement in Halo: Reach worth 232 pointsComplete the Campaign on Legendary difficulty.

Hitman: Absolution: 1 Achievement
Hitman: AbsolutionSecret AchievementThe Secret Achievement achievement in Hitman: Absolution worth 14 pointsContinue playing to unlock this secret achievement

John Woo's Stranglehold: 1 Achievement
John Woo Presents StrangleholdOrigami MasterThe Origami Master achievement in John Woo Presents Stranglehold worth 115 pointsCollect 250 Origami Cranes

Kameo: 1 Achievement
Kameo: Elements of PowerFreed LenyaThe Freed Lenya achievement in Kameo: Elements of Power worth 164 pointsKameo saved Lenya from the Water Temple

Kung Fu Panda: 1 Achievement
Kung Fu PandaLevel 12 100% Completion!The Level 12 100% Completion! achievement in Kung Fu Panda worth 31 pointsComplete level "The Warrior's Destiny" 100%.

Left 4 Dead: 1 Achievement
Left 4 DeadGround CoverThe Ground Cover achievement in Left 4 Dead worth 40 pointsSave another Survivor from a Special Infected while on the ground.

Lollipop Chainsaw: 1 Achievement
Lollipop Chainsawn00b Zombie HunterThe n00b Zombie Hunter achievement in Lollipop Chainsaw worth 63 pointsClear Prologue, surpassing Dad's score.

Lost Planet: Extreme Condition: 1 Achievement
Lost Planet: Extreme ConditionSecret AchievementThe Secret Achievement achievement in Lost Planet: Extreme Condition worth 20 pointsContinue playing to unlock this secret achievement

Lost Planet 2: 1 Achievement
Lost Planet 2RookieThe Rookie achievement in Lost Planet 2 worth 33 pointsComplete the game on Easy.

Madden NFL 11: 1 Achievement
Madden NFL 11Sack MasterThe Sack Master achievement in Madden NFL 11 worth 42 pointsRecord 5 sacks in a game with one player (no OTP)

Mafia II: 4 Achievements
Mafia IIProper ScrapperThe Proper Scrapper achievement in Mafia II worth 13 pointsSell 5 vehicles to Mike Bruski at the scrapyard.

Mafia IIMan of HonorThe Man of Honor achievement in Mafia II worth 36 pointsComplete Chapter 9.

Mafia IIHey JoeThe Hey Joe achievement in Mafia II worth 12 pointsClean up after Joe.

Mafia IIChasing the DragonThe Chasing the Dragon achievement in Mafia II worth 49 pointsComplete Chapter 12.

Mass Effect: 1 Achievement
Mass EffectSoldier AllyThe Soldier Ally achievement in Mass Effect worth 47 pointsComplete the majority of the game with the Alliance soldier squad member

Mega Man Legacy Collection: 1 Achievement
Mega Man Legacy CollectionProto Man's TrapThe Proto Man's Trap achievement in Mega Man Legacy Collection worth 94 pointsDiscover the truth about Proto Man and complete Mega Man 5.

Metro Redux: 1 Achievement
Metro ReduxHunterThe Hunter achievement in Metro Redux worth 18 pointsKill 200 Mutants.

Minecraft: Xbox One Edition: 1 Achievement
Minecraft: Xbox One EditionLet It Go!The Let It Go! achievement in Minecraft: Xbox One Edition worth 102 pointsWalk across the surface of a deep ocean by freezing the water with Frost Walker boots.

Monster Hunter World: 2 Achievements
Monster Hunter: WorldSecret AchievementThe Secret Achievement achievement in Monster Hunter: World worth 23 pointsContinue playing to unlock this secret achievement

Monster Hunter: WorldSecret AchievementThe Secret Achievement achievement in Monster Hunter: World worth 30 pointsContinue playing to unlock this secret achievement

Pac-Man Championship Edition: 1 Achievement
Pac-Man Championship EditionCrownThe Crown achievement in Pac-Man Championship Edition worth 43 pointsEat the Crown!

Port Royale 3: Pirates & Merchants: 1 Achievement
Port Royale 3: Pirates and MerchantsHunt for BootyThe Hunt for Booty achievement in Port Royale 3: Pirates and Merchants worth 152 pointsLoot 25,000 barrels

Prince of Persia: 1 Achievement
Prince of PersiaSaviour of the City of LightThe Saviour of the City of Light achievement in Prince of Persia worth 79 pointsFinal Healing.

Project Sylpheed: Arc of Deception: 1 Achievement
Project Sylpheed: Arc of DeceptionSuper Battleship Slayer PatchThe Super Battleship Slayer Patch achievement in Project Sylpheed: Arc of Deception worth 72 pointsAwarded for shooting down the second S battleship supporting the enemy fleet.

Raiden IV: 1 Achievement
Raiden IVSecret AchievementThe Secret Achievement achievement in Raiden IV worth 20 pointsContinue playing to unlock this secret achievement

Risen II: Dark Waters: 2 Achievements
Risen 2: Dark WatersSecret AchievementThe Secret Achievement achievement in Risen 2: Dark Waters worth 39 pointsContinue playing to unlock this secret achievement

Risen 2: Dark WatersBane of the BeastsThe Bane of the Beasts achievement in Risen 2: Dark Waters worth 64 pointsKilled 500 monsters

Rocksmith: 2 Achievements
RocksmithStrummerThe Strummer achievement in Rocksmith worth 6 pointsBeat a 5 Chord Streak

RocksmithJust Singing?The Just Singing? achievement in Rocksmith worth 34 pointsUsing a mic, sing along and achieve Nice Singing

Saints Row: 1 Achievement
Saints Row (2006)Penny PincherThe Penny Pincher achievement in Saints Row (2006) worth 33 pointsEarn $1,000,000 in the city of Stilwater.

Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments: 1 Achievement
Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & PunishmentsMy Grey MattersThe My Grey Matters achievement in Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments worth 94 pointsFinish 45 mini games and puzzles without skipping.

Stormrise: 2 Achievements
StormriseAppetite for DestructionThe Appetite for Destruction achievement in Stormrise worth 182 pointsDestroy 77 units using the Stalker's SAMs

StormriseSecret AchievementThe Secret Achievement achievement in Stormrise worth 306 pointsContinue playing to unlock this secret achievement

Styx: Master of Shadows: 1 Achievement
Styx: Master of ShadowsGoblin snackThe Goblin snack achievement in Styx: Master of Shadows worth 37 pointsGive an orc one of your clones to eat

Sword Coast Legends: 1 Achievement
Sword Coast LegendsTears of the MoonThe Tears of the Moon achievement in Sword Coast Legends worth 51 pointsChoose the fate of a relic of Sehanine Moonbow.

Terminator: Salvation: 2 Achievements
Terminator SalvationVeteran CommanderThe Veteran Commander achievement in Terminator Salvation worth 254 pointsComplete the Game - Become a commander on Hard difficulty

Terminator SalvationNew AcquaintancesThe New Acquaintances achievement in Terminator Salvation worth 85 pointsComplete Chapter 3 - New Acquaintances on any difficulty

Thief: 1 Achievement
THIEFFinders KeepersThe Finders Keepers achievement in THIEF worth 304 pointsDiscover all secret areas

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2: 1 Achievement
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2My Name is SamThe My Name is Sam achievement in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 worth 31 pointsNeutralize 5 terrorists in a row by performing headshots using a Sound Suppressor.

Too Human: 3 Achievements
Too HumanSecret AchievementThe Secret Achievement achievement in Too Human worth 126 pointsContinue playing to unlock this secret achievement

Too HumanSecret AchievementThe Secret Achievement achievement in Too Human worth 9 pointsContinue playing to unlock this secret achievement

Too HumanThe Final StrikeThe The Final Strike achievement in Too Human worth 18 pointsKill 100 enemies with finishers.

Turning Point: Fall of Liberty: 1 Achievement
Turning Point: Fall of LibertyClingyThe Clingy achievement in Turning Point: Fall of Liberty worth 54 pointsKill 15 enemies in a row by grappling them on any difficulty.

Warhammer Quest: 3 Achievements
Warhammer QuestMuch At StakeThe Much At Stake achievement in Warhammer Quest worth 28 pointsLevel the Witch Hunter to level 8.

Warhammer QuestFinish the game adventureThe Finish the game adventure achievement in Warhammer Quest worth 235 pointsFinish the game on Adventure.

Warhammer QuestProtected by the GodsThe Protected by the Gods achievement in Warhammer Quest worth 39 pointsA warrior is saved from permanent death by the Ring of Jade.

Watchdogs (Xbox 360): 2 Achievements
Watch_Dogs (Xbox 360)Secret AchievementThe Secret Achievement achievement in Watch_Dogs (Xbox 360) worth 14 pointsContinue playing to unlock this secret achievement

Watch_Dogs (Xbox 360)PeepholeThe Peephole achievement in Watch_Dogs (Xbox 360) worth 75 pointsComplete every Privacy Invasion

WET: 2 Achievements
WETFully Capable!The Fully Capable! achievement in WET worth 40 pointsPurchase all Rubi Ability Upgrades.

WETBone-HeadThe Bone-Head achievement in WET worth 116 pointsEarn a Silver Medal in every Challenge (Boneyard Challenges).

WWE 2k17: 1 Achievement
WWE 2K17I am a Wrestling GodThe I am a Wrestling God achievement in WWE 2K17 worth 148 pointsMyCAREER - Purchase all abilities that can be purchased.

X-Blades: 1 Achievement
X-BladesSoul collectorThe Soul collector achievement in X-Blades worth 14 pointsCollect 5 000 souls

XCOM: Enemy Unknown: 1 Achievement
XCOM: Enemy UnknownOur Finest HourThe Our Finest Hour achievement in XCOM: Enemy Unknown worth 761 pointsBeat the game on Impossible difficulty.

YAIBA: Ninja Gaiden Z: 2 Achievements
YAIBA: Ninja Gaiden ZThat's a Clown QuestionThe That's a Clown Question achievement in YAIBA: Ninja Gaiden Z worth 18 pointsYaiba joins the crowd.

YAIBA: Ninja Gaiden ZMakes Me Want to Throw UpThe Makes Me Want to Throw Up achievement in YAIBA: Ninja Gaiden Z worth 16 pointsThrow 50 zombies.

Number of Unique Titles: 69

I feel like this is a well-rounded list. There's some simple progression achievements, some grinds, and a good selection of games, many of which I've barely played. My focus will likely be games with multiple achievements needed, or games that I'm close to knocking off the achievement(s) anyway. Games I haven't really played that have late progression achievements will also be given priority, as I'll be able to get other achievements along the way (because we all love getting extra achievements) And since I won't be doing much gaming until after midnight, and tomorrow is the first of the month, I think I'll make it a monthly challenge to knock off as much as I can and make a new list for the first of the following month. Or maybe I'll just keep it until I finish it off. I dunno. But all told, this looks to be a fun list that I can hopefully put a nice dent into. I'll also try to make progress reports once a week, just in case someone gives a crap about my progress. And if anyone wants to do something like this as well, by all means let me know. I love inspiring people to do things like this, and I also like to follow their progress as well as making my own.
Posted by Tervaskanto on 31 May 18 at 20:31

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