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2022
Dave the Diver will easily be one of the best games I will play this whole year. Packed with an absurd amount of content, adorable pixel art, delicious dishes, and practically every game genre wrapped into one, this title has it all. I will for sure be trying to grab everything post-game.
1999
I finally got to play and beat Silent Hill, and although I got what is considered the "bad" ending, I can see why this has such a cult following.
2024
This was one of the best story modes I've played in a Tekken game. Which I know the bar wasn't necessarily high to begin with, but still.
1996
I've been wanting to get into the Sakura Wars series for a while now. When my friend told me that the fan translation for the first game dropped, I was excited to finally give it a shot. This was an amazing experience. I haven't played many titles that incorporate so many genres at once, yet do it so effectively. Tactical RPG, visual novel, and dating sim wrapped up into the melting pot of Taisen for a more than satisfying experience. Peak 90s anime cutscenes are the topping on the cake. It has something for everyone.
1986
I've skipped around the Castlevania series quite a bit, so it was nice to return and finally beat the first one.
It was a long journey to finish this, but it was well worth it. It's rare that I won't enjoy a Team Ninja entry, and this was no exception. Fluid combat, fights with Chinese mythological creatures, and a fun world to get lost in, I would recommend Wo Long to pretty much any player that enjoys ARPGs.
I have always been interested in Pocky & Rocky, but never played more than bits and pieces. Reshrined was a fantastic experience, and while it wasn't a long game, it felt like it was packed with more than enough gameplay to satisfy me.
2023
Aside from the bullshit lag in World Tour and some jank, this was definitely one of the best story modes I've played in a fighting game. I think this entry is great for newcomers and veterans alike.
2018
I can't believe it took me this long to finally play/beat Celeste, but this was one fun journey. It'll be a while before I play something this captivating again.
2023
One of my favorite games received what is now one of my favorite remakes. Although the difficulty appeared to be decreased (or maybe it was just harder as a kid), they did this game a real service to the original.
Despite this being a basic game and not having anything that unique about it, it was cute, the controls were surprisingly smooth, and it was a decent time killer. I could see kids getting a kick out of this.
2023
This sword-fighting game had some really fun mechanics set in an aesthetically pleasing world. Would love to see more from these developers.
Hot damn they did an amazing job with this game.
Between the story, the customization options, and the gameplay overhaul while retaining a great sense of familiarity, Armored Core VI lived up to my personal expectations and more. And I've only gotten one ending.
2023
This was pretty much everything I could have wanted in a Jet Set spiritual successor.