2021 Goty List Ranked

My favorite games of 2021, in order, all played to completion

Back and forth fetch quest checklisting with bad combat and way too referential in its writing
Maybe Roger Ebert was right
Heavy NieR vibes in its world design, thrillingly tough bosses, delightfully dumb story & charmingly garbage VO, more particle effects than anyone could ask for, and Helvis.
The crew mechanic undermines the clever gimmick by allowing you to coast by with your dependable easy characters. Penny's stage was the strongest because of this, as it forced you to learn her rules for a full level set without a crew. Also, the 'trapped in a game' setting is missing a bit of the charm of the WarioWare world (something Penny's section also does best, that song whewwww).
No death counter
No timer
No collectibles
No leaderboards
No saving
No cost

Just some of the most well considered, blisteringly hard precision platforming I've ever done in my life, and a ton of perseverance.
Like I get that this game is bad, but hitting that enrage button in the middle of a dialogue tree conversation never failed to make me laugh. It's stupid fun
Dry
Immaculate vibes, deceptively tough 'platforming', OLED showpiece

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