This is not really a 4x strategy game but more like a slower paced (at least at the beginning) rts. It has some great elements but is missing a certain something to be truly great.

Chrono Trigger is one of the best games of all time and it deserves a playthrough from any rpg fan. The characters are fantastic and leave a lasting mark

I had a great time with Call of the Sea. It was immersive and the story was intriguing. The puzzles were easy enough that I was never stuck long enough to break the flow of the storytelling

Black Mesa is definitely the best way to experience half life and was clearly made out of love for the original.

As far as total war games go, this one is quite good. Tons of replayability and the different factions are unique enough that it is interesting every time.

Addictive but also brutal. One wrong mistake will absolutely destroy you in this game.

With the amount of hours I have spent in this game, it would feel wrong to rate it anything less than 5 stars. For many, myself included, this is the ultimate civilization experience.

I found alien isolation to be very difficult. In fact, I never beat it. This is in part because it is a very long game, but also there are several frustrating sections and it likes to abuse you for doing things which initially seem correct

Really underrated in the strategy genre. Its underrated because the learning curve is extremely steep, on par with something like hearts of iron. If you can get past this though, it is very very fun

Stellaris is definitely a fantastic achievement by paradox. In each game, you play through an epic story with its own heroes and villains. For me, it truly shines as a singleplayer experience though I know some people enjoy multiplayer

It's good, but it doesn't quite have the same draw as Slay the Spire

I put a surprising amount of time into this game. Challenging myself to survive longer and longer was quite enticing for me.

Very well done with tons of replayability. The levels here are insanely well designed with so many different ways to accomplish objectives and fun challenges you can do.