Trying to think how you explain Pizza Tower to someone. The 90s Cartoon aesthetics is what will grab player's attention on its surface level.

I would best describe this as: you climb the titular Pizza Tower, defeat multiple levels on each floor to continue ascending. Every level has a confined Metroidvania level design. Different power-ups/gimmicks and the moveset is what really derives from the Wario Land games. You escape each level like a Metroid escape sequence. The movement is also faster than any 2D Sonic game I've played. The bosses were very fun and challenging. Like a lengthy boss fight from a Mega Man game. Completing this game 100% will be the struggle, as it is very stressful and tight on time when collecting everything, but Pizza Tower is a truly one-of-a-kind game

Another major surprise for me. Easily my GOTY. I enjoyed, but sometimes was annoyed during my time with Divinity II, where that game felt redundant. While it took some getting used to the new combat of BG3, I realized how addicting and oddly replayable this game became. I had went through the first Act in 4 different playthroughs. My 4th official playthrough ends up being the one where I complete the game. My Druid, Quan-Chi (yes, named after the Mortal Kombat character), had the perfect set up to dominate the game, but can realistically end the story on either scenario. This game not only succeeds in being a true DnD video game, not only does it make appreciate DnD even more, but it reminded me why I can enjoy playing a turn-based RPG that isn't just Pokemon. I even played some of this in bed, on my Steam Deck, even though I knew mouse-keyboard was the best way to play. Best part, I am not even done with this game, as I am currently under my multiplayer session, potentially more, and maybe start a new file to end the game as lawfully-good as possible (basically Anti-Absolute). A bigger surprise for GOTY over Elden Ring, but for those that enjoy DnD or RPGs can enjoy this on your own or with friends

Very surprised how much more I enjoyed this. Definitely better than the original as I thought that threw too many enemies at once for it. Also, maybe either I got used to Ada's voice direction in the DLC, but I thought she was better here than the main game. More screen time with sexy man Luis Sera. Some unanswered questions brought to our attention since the game came out, like where was the 2nd Verdugo monster from Leon's campaign. Content that was originally scrapped in the remake was brought back here which I was happy about, along with new content not even seen in the original RE4. Probably my favorite DLC in an RE game, although not as visually striking as Shadows of Rose or a love-letter to survival horror like Lost in Nightmares. However, I was reminded why Resident Evil 4 Remake was my GOTY, the game just feels soo fun to play. Unfortunately, even with the DLC, it will be dethroned as my GOTY because of a certain RPG last month.