Wish it was slightly less derivative and had less linear area progression but it's probably the best non From Software Soulslike next to Nioh 2, which is saying a lot.

One of the most well-realised games I've ever played. The story deals with some stuff you probably won't understand (namely Japanese politics), the combat is very shallow (but perfectly fine) and the puzzles are easy but none of that matters. Just play it and you'll see what I mean.

Who would've thought this would still be one of the best video games ever after making it look nicer and accessible to more people.
The artifact hunt is perfectly fine by the way. Don't be a wuss.

Everything about it is fantastic but it still leaves you wanting just a bit in the end.

edit: nvm I keep thinking about how good everything in this game is and if my only legit point of criticism is "I wish there was a bit more" I feel like anything but 5 stars is unjust

Who could've guessed that remaking one of the best games ever made would result in 5 stars

It keeps annoying me with its myriad of minor flaws but I don't really care anymore when the Final Fantasy things happen, to be honest. Other developers just don't blow up things as nicely as Square Enix do.

finally, FEAR 2

"more like SeKINO" - honko, from backloggd

I played through all of KH in 2023 and let me tell you, it took them a lot of games to finally make one that's better than the first. A few weird bosses (this is gonna be a recurring pattern so don't worry about it) but apart from that it's a fantastic experience.
Highly recommend this even if you don't wanna play through the rest.

An amazing and self-contained prequel within a series known for being allegedly convoluted and impenetrable? It's more likely than you think.

Exoprimal takes a while to get going but once you're past the initial threshold of somewhat monotone repetition (I'd recommend trying different suits during your first few hours a lot) it keeps throwing new stuff at you nonstop. Caught myself thinking "oh right, this is an action game by Capcom" a lot after that. Also we just need more dinosaur games in general.
Hopefully it won't die within the next 2-5 months but I'm not holding my breath for that.

I have no idea how no one talks about how this is one of the best action RPGs Square Enix has ever put out.

I'm not big into railshooters (played it with a buddy and on easy mode) but man does almost every level and boss leave an impression in this. Also it has that fighting game part.
Bring it back.

it's a 2 hour demo for KH3 what do you expect
has cat ears tho

Remedy are pretty alright at making games with that certain vibe, yknow