Adored this. I had my worries going in—Remake is a flawed game even if I love it—but they NAILED almost everything. The open world is a blast to explore, the combat continues to rule, and the character writing is some of the best in any RPG.

I got everything in the Battle Pass, so this counts as a finished game, right? I'm counting it. I should be embarrassed by how much Fortnite hooked me in this season, but it's fun! Perfect both for fucking around solo and playing with friends. Thanks, Peter.

A flawed but endearing experience. The dialogue and lore introductions range from mid to bad, and the DMW is just plain weird, but the gameplay loop and character dynamics are mostly great and that ending hits.

I take back every time I ever complained that they didn't make a Sonic Mania 2, because DAMN. THIS GAME RULES. The skill floor for the movement is definitely high, but once you learn it, it becomes one of the most fun platformers in recent memory.

Honestly a pretty endearing game! Definitely best when using a guide if you don't want an aimless experience, but even with the vague instructions and shallow combat and repetitive grinding, I still got the appeal of what makes this series fun.

One of the better of these NES original installments! There's a few frustrating screens—which fortunately didn't set me back too far because of save states—but otherwise this is just a solid platformer with strict but firm controls and a fun gothic atmosphere.

RELENTLESSLY charming game. Story isn't anything special but the music, interactions, visuals, and vibes? IMMACULATE. Gameplay is only just "good," though. Not awful at all, but very shallow up until the final few hours, which are the best part of the game.

A great sequel that's not as consistent as the first two but arguably has higher highs. I can forgive feature creep and a shallow symbiote arc if it leads to this much cool shit. (All I ask is that 3 mixes things up some more.)

An absolute triumph on just about every level. Between the incredible characters with incredible writing/acting, the unbelievably intricate gameplay systems, and the unimaginable amount of content—it's easy for me to call this game a modern masterpiece.

Seriously one of the coolest licensed games I've ever played. A found-footage or "found-phone" game that follows up on one of the best Doctor Who episodes in a subtle and interactive way. Heavily recommend checking it out.

I am now the world's foremost Yoshi (NES) scholar. The difference between Type A and B? The four types of enemies that can drop? The 3 music tracks? I've experienced it ALL. ALL the content that can be found in Yoshi (NES). I am an EXPERT.

That sure was Picross! I think I've got Picross fatigue from doing every single puzzle across 3 games this year, but it's nice mental stimulation for when I'm watching a show or YouTube video. (also I'm confused weren't they gonna add a dog in this one? 😕)

With 120 3-Star Grand Prix trophies earned and 192 Staff Ghosts beaten, I think it's safe to say that I have Finished this game. So… now what do I do? Narrow down my time trial records more? Raise my online Race Rating? Wait for Mario Kart X? Who knows!

This is the MOMENT that I've wanted 2D Mario to have for about a decade now. Just an endlessly well-crafted and imaginative side-scroller, taking inspiration from other great recent platformers while also showing them why Mario is KING.

EASILY the best in the series so far and… one of my favorite Nintendo games overall? Takes the structure of 1, the refinement of 2, and adds some BANGER mechanics at that. My only gripe is that it's too easy, but even then, the Plasm Wraith kicked my ass.