Top 25 Games That Are... Alpha...One-Core?
Yeah it's time for an update. I decided to not update the old list and start from scratch. I'm also going to be stricter by only keeping it to 25 games. No more. No less.
If these picks seem inconsistent with my user ratings for them...shut up! I don't put much thought into scoring games, so there's bound to be things that don't make sense if a game's score means more to you then the words I use to describe my feelings towards said games.
These games are judged by a lot of things. Whether I would want to replay them at a moments notice. How often I still think about it when I'm not playing it. Does it spark my mind with fuzzy feelings like comfort, nostalgia, or dopamine. How much it speaks to me as an art piece. What it has helped me with at the time I played it. How much I enjoy the setting and characters. Or how much do I want to talk about it; but am too self-conscious and think I'd be way too annoying while I blab on and on about it.
As you'll see I'm more fond of "gamey games". Some exceptions apply, but strong core-gameplay loops are key to me wanting to play it in the first place, and then sticking with it for hours afterwards. Hook me with satisfying gameplay first, then I'll be willing to hear you out on the story and world you've created. Also not ashamed to admit that a good progression system can get me hooked. Hard. BUT, there have been plenty of progression systems that have fell flat, or have even repelled me from engaging with it in the first place.
Now without further ado, the hardest thing I've had to make on this site so far:
Old List: https://www.backloggd.com/u/AlphaOne2/list/old-50-favorite-games-1623/
If these picks seem inconsistent with my user ratings for them...
These games are judged by a lot of things. Whether I would want to replay them at a moments notice. How often I still think about it when I'm not playing it. Does it spark my mind with fuzzy feelings like comfort, nostalgia, or dopamine. How much it speaks to me as an art piece. What it has helped me with at the time I played it. How much I enjoy the setting and characters. Or how much do I want to talk about it; but am too self-conscious and think I'd be way too annoying while I blab on and on about it.
As you'll see I'm more fond of "gamey games". Some exceptions apply, but strong core-gameplay loops are key to me wanting to play it in the first place, and then sticking with it for hours afterwards. Hook me with satisfying gameplay first, then I'll be willing to hear you out on the story and world you've created. Also not ashamed to admit that a good progression system can get me hooked. Hard. BUT, there have been plenty of progression systems that have fell flat, or have even repelled me from engaging with it in the first place.
Now without further ado, the hardest thing I've had to make on this site so far:
Old List: https://www.backloggd.com/u/AlphaOne2/list/old-50-favorite-games-1623/
25 Games