Carny
2017
2007
Portal seriously made me think about how to solve a problem. The portal mechanic is seriously fun to use, because it feels so seamless. It prods the brain in such a specific way, making the portals and levels blend together so well for me. I seriously give this game a recommendation, even if you aren't someone who plays puzzle games that often.
2022
The current magnum opus for the Pokemon series as of writing. The open world formula REALLY suits this game. The less linear gameplay loop makes it so that the adventure is similar to how an actual trainer might actually explore the world. My only downside is the performance issues, and (at least in my experience) the rare bug or two. Nothing game breaking, but maybe some pop in and clipping into the floor slightly. The performance issues really didn't affect me too much, but I know it hinders the experience for some players due to the severity of the performance. If you can get past these problems however (which can be pathced), this is the best Pokemon game to date.
2021
2020
2017
Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc was the game that got me into visual novels. The idea of a mystery on this scale and with such a dense and stressful atmosphere was really captivating for me. The problem is, no other visual novels have really done what this series has done for me. If you like mystery games at ALL, please try this game.
Man, what an amazing game. A crowning achievement of design, development, and gameplay. A crossover for the ages. Easily the best smash game. It's not only the best smash bros game to me though. To me, Ultimate is like the greatest musuem of gaming we will ever get. A magnum opus of a game. Wow, what a time. I have spent over 1000 hours and every minute was fun. I highly reccomend.
2014
Shovel Knight seriously rocks. What really shines is the level design, soundtrack, and main mechanic of bouncing with the shovel. The death defying jumps make the game stressful, but it doesn't make it too challenging. I would give this one a try if you like 2D platformers, it seriously is a classic.
2016
2020
Super Mario Galaxy isn't my favorite 3D Mario, but it's an enjoyable experience nevertheless. It really takes the idea of a main central theme from Super Mario Sunshine and spreads it out depending on the level. Even though the theme is space, the level designs on the planet makes it seem like it really could be anything. The level design really carries this game to the finish line in terms of quality overall. If you haven't played Super Mario Galaxy, I give it a recommend
2019
Katana Zero really emphasizes the feeling of being a assassin. The kills are fast and bloody, the music is funky and hardcore, and the level design makes the whole thing come together just right. Katana Zero isn't the longest game in the world, but for its price, its one of the most value heavy games on Steam.