ScreenDude
2024
Definitely one of the most inventive Metroidvanias in recent years with a true sense of discovery. I hope Bigmode/Dunkey keeps publishing incredible games like this since this was such an amazing game to start off with.
2000
Still such a masterpiece, even more ready for the TTYD remake now than I was before!
2014
Definitely one of the best modern 2D Kirby games, loved the use of different layers in the level design and the boss fights while not hard were a step up in difficulty from the usual Kirby game.
I went into this game with high expectations and somehow they were exceeded in every single way. Such an amazing journery that brought the world of FF7 to life, every location in this game was completely expanded upon like Remake but in a way that recontextualizes them in a way that makes them fit more naturally within the world, the combat was an upgrade from the first game too and the added aerial combat, synergy moves and more characters keep combat from every feeling stale. Story-wise this game hit in every single way and I personally thought the timeline aspect was done really well and the way it's incorporated never feels intrusive, 98% of the game was faithful to the OG FF7 story and the new aspects just added to the intrigue to me. I have no doubt that this'll be considered a modern classic years from now and I can't wait to see how the final part of the trilogy plays out in the future.
Incredibly fun platformer with excellent, momentum based level design and a banger soundtrack by Tee Lopes. While there's a few issues with environment collision and polish it doesn't stop the game from feeling so damn good to play and the Mania team clearly put so much passion into it.
While I definitely do prefer the original trilogy of games this game has a ton of strong aspects on it's own and all the new characters introduced are great and really got a ton of depth to them during the final case, still a strong entry overall!
Fantastic epilogue for Kiryu and also the perfect bridge chapter between Yakuza 7 & 8, same great combat as always and the story took a really emotional turn towards the end that really pays off if you've played every game in the series thus far.
2023
Simply one of the most incredible narratives I've experienced in the survival horror genre/gaming in general. While I feel like the gameplay was easily the weakest part of the game but overall presentation and environment design more than made up for it, this game did things I've never seen done in a game before and it truly is a unique experience that could only be done in the medium.
Most fun I've ever had with any multiplayer game, loved the majority of the DLC tracks even if a lot of them definitely aren't on the same level as the base game visually.
Simply put this is the ultimate 2D Mario game in every conceivable way. The gameplay is easily the best it's ever been and the new gameplay mechanics and incredibly creative levels make for the most unique 2D Mario game since World. Small complaints about the lack of boss variety aside this game was the Mario team on their absolute A-game and I had a huge smile on my face all the way through it.
While the gameplay isn't nearly as fun as Danganronpa in some aspects I think the story easily surprasses those games in many ways. All of the investigations were a ton of fun and the mystery behind the story unveiled itself in such a mind-blowing way I wasn't expect, such a fantastic visual novel I'd recommend to anyone that enjoys a good mystery/sci fi story.
Pretty much the perfect sequel to Fallen Order that vastly expands upon everything the already great first game did. The combat was a huge step up from the first game and Respawn pretty much perfected lightsaber combat, the planets were fantastic too and felt like the perfect mix between linear, narrative driven areas and open-world exploration.
2001
Such a fantastic puzzle platformer full of inventive level design and unique gimmicks, really is the definitive game in the Wario Land series and I'm so glad I finally played it.
2014
Charming little puzzle game with intuitive controls and simple yet engaging puzzles that make full use of their diorama-like design.
2023
The absolute peak of character action games with phenomenal world-building, an emotionally driven narrative, incredible soundtrack and some of the most fluid combat I've experienced in a game.