Games I played in 2022 ranked

New year, same old set up with new games and looser restrictions. Only requirement is that I have to have a good feel for them and see what the primary gameplay loop is about.

Elden Ring
Elden Ring
Doesn't really ring out any positive emotions from me.
Portal 2
Portal 2
Honestly had more fun with the sequel than the original. A more challenging puzzle game, a funnier game, and a more rewarding time.

Also, Want You Gone is better than Still Alive.
Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077
The anime that saved the video game...is way better. 9/10. Watch that instead of this game and watch the final boss of the anime get killed on youtube.
Portal
Portal
A nice quick little puzzle game that is easy to breeze through in an afternoon.
Among Us
Among Us
Almost impossible to not see it as a meme game at this point, but hey at least it's still fun.
Stray
Stray
"B-BUT YOU PLAY AS A CAT! THAT MAKES IT A 10/10!" A good game is a 7/10. A charming idea with good gameplay behind it is a 10/10. A charming idea with nothing supporting making it just playable is a 6/10.
Cuphead
Cuphead
This game has no right to be this game 5 years later. The best boss rush type of game I have played with some of the smoothest controls and best animations I have ever seen.
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
Great gameplay with music than can feel repetitive with amusing characters for a good story that doesn't stay too long. If I was more into hack and slash games and this game had a better camera, it could probably be an easy 8/10.
The Last of Us Part II
The Last of Us Part II
Abby was right.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
More like Legends ArceSUS!!!

It's actually pretty damn fun, better than the original style, don't @ me.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Xenoblade Chronicles 3
It's not FlingSmash, Geist, or Burnout Crash!.
Not Mario Party 6 or Ultra Smash.
Neither Clubhouse Games or Wii Fit Plus.
Nor Family Feud on SNE-us.
All the games I played, whether good or bad,
Have tropes in common. My favorite doo-dads!
They may be rushed or plain or flawed, but ain't RPGs.
Oh, thank god.

Are my tastes just bad?
Am I the one to blame?
Or is it RPGs that are
Dumb. And lame.

Why don't you play them?

They just take so damn long to complete.

Why don't you play them?

Sixty hours just to rinse and repeat.

But you can grind for years just to beat that boss, oooh-ooh

Why waste all this time on just one game?

Why don't you play them?

Turn-based battles and too much text.
I'd rather be out not having sex.
Menu clutter and useless stats.
And random encounters can kiss my ass!
No gameplay till hours in.
Combat ready! How did I win?
The same thing happens over again.
And then their fun part comes up when?
I missed one thing and now I'm lost.
That one inch of text really meant a lot?
There's some shop with items I can't afford.
So grind for money. You won't be bored!
I'm tired. I'm scared. I'm not having fun.
There's no other way this can be spun!
What do I do? What do I check?
It's an RPG. What did I expect?

Why don't you play them?

They're so good, though.
You can't have opinions!

Listen, guys.

Why don't you play them?

They're not my style!

Start a new file.

Why don't you- Why don't- Why- why- Why don't you-
Overwatch 2
Overwatch 2
How the heck is the online play worse than Splatoon 3? At least I didn't have to worry about DDoS attacks for a game that shouldn't even exist.

Edit: They finally got their shit together and now it's basically just Overwatch one with a worse marketplace. Yaaay...
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
As soon as I heard that intro song I knew I was in for a fun time.
Inscryption
Inscryption
Yeah, I tried to play it during the Steam Sale, but man it just wasn't fun. Maybe I'm too small brain for card games, but even when I was winning I wasn't having fun.

Edit: Tried it out again, and it was better than I thought, but man, I just really find the card deck aspect to be utterly boring.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
The best in the series, with the most unique characters, the largest and most funtrack selection, and a proper battle mode.
Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros.
Can't beat the classics, sorry...expect for the games above this game, but SHHHHHHHHHHHH
Fall Guys
Fall Guys
What was once a fun and enjoyable paid experience has been reduced to a Free To Play game with a terrible in-game shop that makes Fortnite's shop look charitable in comparison.
Tunic
Tunic
I mean, I guess it's a passable Zelda-like game...but I'm not really a Zelda guy, so I really don't feel that much from it.
Sonic Frontiers
Sonic Frontiers
"Undefeatable" is overrated. Boom. Send Tweet.
Super Metroid
Super Metroid
Yeah, this game kind of annoyed me with just how much it loved to hide stuff without any obvious indication at times, how lost I can feel, and from just how annoying the controls can be, ESPECIALLY for wall-jumping. I get it; these are things that metroidvanias are good at and that's why they're popular, but for me, this game kind of killed off any remaining interest I may have had in the Metroid franchise.

The SP version which gave you all the powerups was nice though.
Overwatch
Overwatch
You did not deserve to go out like that.
Super Mario Sunshine
Super Mario Sunshine
How the hell do you make a bad Mario game? Balan Wonderworld was a better 3D platformer. BALAN. WONDERWORLD.
Cult of the Lamb
Cult of the Lamb
Showed me just how fun town building can be, especially if the roguelite element of the game is rather lackluster.
Rocket League
Rocket League
Fun game for the moment, but it really doesn't have much to it to incentivize replays.
Super Mario Bros. 3
Super Mario Bros. 3
Well, at least I can say I finally played through the whole game instead of just using the warp whistles.
Shadow of the Colossus
Shadow of the Colossus
I really wanted to like this game, but the fact that I was bored by slaying Colossus beings says it all.
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog
Okay, now I KNOW I would have not been a Sonic fan in the console war. There are way too many times in this game that I felt like I died to something that just wasn't my fault.
Halo Infinite
Halo Infinite
The multiplayer really is the true highlight of these games.
MultiVersus
MultiVersus
The superior Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl. The inferior Smash game. The worst in-game shop.
Splatoon 3
Splatoon 3
Splatoon 2.5. I somewhat kid, but it's still a fun game, with a pretty good story mode that beats the story modes of the last two games. Octoling Expansion still edges this game's story out a bit, but it's still worth the bu-

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The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
If you played the original, this is still worth checking out. But it isn't going to light the world up again like the original.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
I like Super Paper Mario. That is my response to the question of why this is so low.
Banjo-Kazooie
Banjo-Kazooie
A fun game, this Banjo-Kazooie, but rate it too high up, it can't be! Sure I love the Monster Mansion and Freezy Peak, but there is more here that I managed to seek. With Rusty Buckets and the Cavern of Clanker, makes me curse out and my feelings feel danker. Add in a camera that makes aiming a chore, and I can't see just why this game is so widely adored. Nice to see Banjo and his friend make it to smash, but another go on this game so soon is one I'll pass.

Still a solid 7/10, just wanted to voice some criticisms that I never saw for this game.
Death Stranding: Director's Cut
Death Stranding: Director's Cut
Totally Reliable Delivery Service exists. This game is just that, and it's lucky it came out first. Still doesn't mean I rather play this than that.
Spec Ops: The Line
Spec Ops: The Line
As funny man Peter Griffin once said, It insists upon itself.
Paper Mario
Paper Mario
The combat really isn't my cup of tea, nor is the badge system. I would take permanent upgrades and level everything up at once over those annoying badge points and leveling only one stat at a time any day of the week.

Edit: Bumping this up to 7/10 because of the Toad that cheated on his girlfriend.
Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course
Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course
Definitely a bit shorter than the original Cuphead, but damn if it isn't just as fun! If I packaged Cuphead with it's DLC, it definitely would be a bit higher up on my favorite games of all time's list!
Forza Horizon 5
Forza Horizon 5
Mario Kart and Crash Team Racing spoiled me
Untitled Goose Game
Untitled Goose Game
It's a cute game in the village, and you play as a horrible goose. Your day won't be ruined if you play this.
Bloons TD 6
Bloons TD 6
Definitely the peak of tower defense games. I'm not a big fan of how they block off abilities until you use towers enough times, but I can see that being an interesting design choice to incentivize people into trying out different towers.
Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition
Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition
I really wish I was a Metroidvania fan. I remember beating it twice; getting the bad ending than the good ending, and just thinking it was a 7/10. Replaying it now, it was a 7 or 8 out of 10 till I got to the Deepnest, when it became a 6/10. The Deepnest changes a person.
Donut County
Donut County
I ordered a donut and all I got was a lousy hole. Took about 90 minutes to breeze through; not really a lot of replay value, if any, but still fun for a go around or two.
Triangle Strategy
Triangle Strategy
Somedays I need to wake up and tell myself I’m not a turn based strategy guy.
Klonoa: Door to Phantomile
Klonoa: Door to Phantomile
Beaten in the Reverie collection. Definitely a cute and charming game, albeit one with controls that just feel a bit too slippery for me. And that wind bullet keeps feeling a bit too short and unreliable at times.
Loop Hero
Loop Hero
The world is undergoing a roundabout, and it feels just as repetitive as it sounds.
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Combining abilities was fun. Trying to figure out what abilities I needed for 100% was not.
Pac-Man
Pac-Man
Way more complex than an arcade machine was thought to be at the time.
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
The fact that this idea works as well as it does is amazing.
Tinykin
Tinykin
Tiny Build, don't rely on the Hello Neighbor franchise. You're so much better when you're doing your own thing.
Pikmin 3 Deluxe
Pikmin 3 Deluxe
Yeah, I played it again. Still a banger.
Spyro the Dragon
Spyro the Dragon
I'm more of a Crash Bandicoot guy.
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
Thank you Nintendo for giving this game away for free for a week with NSO membership. The game is actually pretty fun, even if annoying with some of the bonus objectives.
Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil
Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil
Not as stunning as the original, and the shortcomings of the original are a bit more prominent here, but it's still a charming game worth at least one trip.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
The Rabbids can talk with text boxes and voice acting now. Everyone take cover...which is easier to do with the gameplay change from the first game being superior—leading to an even more fun and creative game.
Skullgirls: 2nd Encore
Skullgirls: 2nd Encore
The lore and characters in this game are this game's strongest suit. If this game can expand without Mike Z, I would love to see comics and TV shows about these characters. Peacock deserves her own Black and White cartoon show.
Nintendo Switch Sports
Nintendo Switch Sports
I can see Nintendo's idea of keeping a game alive with free updates. Maybe if we didn't have two games that felt similar to one another, it could have worked better. Unfortunately, Wii Sports Resort is still the superior game.
The Looker
The Looker
I'm jealous of this game's dedication to making a joke at the Witness's expense.
F-Zero X
F-Zero X
F-ZERO OUTTA 10! OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH, actually more like 4 outta 10.
Arms
Arms
A better game was just in arms reach, but alas...
Ice Climber
Ice Climber
Simplistic and easy to understand score attack game with slippery controls making it feel like you're on ice.

Okay, that's the point, but it's still not enjoyable.
Mario Strikers: Battle League
Mario Strikers: Battle League
Still has the same problems the other sports game have, but also has its own unique strengths to make up for it. One step forward, one step back. Still better than the two steps back Tennis and Golf got, and the step into the wood chipper Switch Sports got.
Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
This made me realize I like the Layton-style puzzles and that I wasn't a Phoenix Wright fan.
Mario Kart Tour
Mario Kart Tour
Good premise brought down by shady micro-transactions littering the place.
Monument Valley
Monument Valley
A monument to an actually pretty good phone game.
Pac-Man World Re-Pac
Pac-Man World Re-Pac
They just watched NitroRad's video and fixed all his critiques; there's no other possible explanation.
The Pedestrian
The Pedestrian
Unique presentation that gives way to unique puzzles.
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine
I have gained a newfound respect for people who master Puyo Puyo-type games.
Demon's Crest
Demon's Crest
Oh, so a perfectly ok game...THAT'S where Joshscorcher got his name "Firebrand" from!
Pac-Man World 2
Pac-Man World 2
Absolute childhood classic from a very good series that needs to have the remaster for the next two games ready!
Just Shapes & Beats
Just Shapes & Beats
Holy shit FNF corruption real
Earthworm Jim 2
Earthworm Jim 2
Too overly ambitious and trying to do the "LOL RANDOM=FUNNY" thing for its own good.
FAR: Lone Sails
FAR: Lone Sails
Definitely a more unique idea on the "walking simulator" type game, but it's still a boring drag to play, even with the whole machine aspect.
ToeJam & Earl
ToeJam & Earl
No, this game really isn't jamming, actually. Kind of boring.
The Unfinished Swan
The Unfinished Swan
What remains of "What Remains Of Edith Finch".
Columns
Columns
Oh yeah, this game exists.
Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime
Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime
The fact that none of the other Rocket Slime games made it overseas is a shame.
Mappy
Mappy
Now this is a certified childhood classic.
Balan Wonderworld
Balan Wonderworld
Yeah, I put Balan Wonderworld above Crumble. I genuinely like this game. It's definitely a victim of being rushed out with some parts needing to be better implemented, but it's still a fun time in my opinion. The art, music, and even the gameplay with the costumes still put a smile on my face.
Disney's Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers
Disney's Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers
Yeah, still have no idea why Gadget got hitched to Zipper. Still a decently fun platformer.
Kirby's Pinball Land
Kirby's Pinball Land
ANON GET OUT!
Dynamite Headdy
Dynamite Headdy
One of the more unique and fun platformers of the olden days of console wars.
Bad End Theater
Bad End Theater
What a nice story with nice characters. I hope the developer of the game isn't involved in any controversies that would make talking about this game hard to do...
Baldi's Basics in Education and Learning
Baldi's Basics in Education and Learning
You can tell this game was made to be reacted to and screamed at.
New Super Lucky's Tale
New Super Lucky's Tale
One of the easiest 3D platformers I played, but also one of the most charming.
Mini Motorways
Mini Motorways
TAKE THE HIGHWAY YOU STUPID CARS!
LEGO The Incredibles
LEGO The Incredibles
Oh, so THIS is what mid is; completely fine, but with no incentive to come back and try to get better at the game.
Kirby's Dream Buffet
Kirby's Dream Buffet
Now, this is the kind of game that can benefit from Nintendo's post-launch add-ons while still not being that bad on its own for $15.
Totally Reliable Delivery Service
Totally Reliable Delivery Service
The superior Death Stranding.
Pac-Man Museum+
Pac-Man Museum+
Yeah, I got Pac-Man fever! PAC! MAN! FEVER!

Bring back the world games, you cowards!

Edit: Oh, well I'll be damned.
All of You
All of You
Yet another grand game from Alike Game Studios; this studio just has a nice solid track record for phone games.
Friday Night Funkin' Indie Cross
Friday Night Funkin' Indie Cross
Just like the actual games they come from, Cuphead's songs were an absolute bop, Sans's songs were half middles and half very highs, and Bendy's songs were utter trash with only one good song that was revealed to us in the demo, meaning we didn't need to play the game for anything better from Bendy.
We Become What We Behold
We Become What We Behold
A very deep cut about how news focuses on the negative aspects of humanity, and it does so shamelessly and effectively.
Kuukiyomi 3: Consider It More and More!! - Father to Son
Kuukiyomi 3: Consider It More and More!! - Father to Son
Consider the trilogy defeated.
Demon Turf
Demon Turf
At least Crash 4's rehased levels were optional...
Runbow
Runbow
Definitely a bit better when I didn't try to do it all at once. Still repetitive. Definitely more focused on the multiplayer aspect.
Dan the Man
Dan the Man
A nice little tribute to the fighting side-scrolling games of the past.
Snipperclips Plus: Cut It Out, Together!
Snipperclips Plus: Cut It Out, Together!
If they were humans this game would have been 10 times more horrifying.
Boris and the Dark Survival
Boris and the Dark Survival
This was actively boring to play through. It just feels so mindless.
Frogun
Frogun
This is just a charming idea let down heavily by just how boring the game is and how terrible the controls can be.
Ice Age: Scrat's Nutty Adventure
Ice Age: Scrat's Nutty Adventure
This looks like a PS2 game with a PS1 camera and bland repetitive gameplay a la the worst shooters from the PS3 that I was able to play on the PS5 in the year 2022 when it came out in 2019 on the PS4.

Basically, it's bad.

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1 year ago

good list bro I enjoyed reading some of your comments gonna check out love you to bits


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