A forgettable mini-game collection. I did surprise myself by randomly getting one of the top scores in the world with one of the games. I wonder if it's still there?

While I typically enjoy most Mario games, they don't seem to "grab" me like they will with a lot of my friends. This seemed like another great game that a lot of my friends consider one of the best of all time. Maybe I could replay soon.

Played on PS3. Fun at the time but this seems very dated, which is fair since its 15 years old. But the first three games in the series all blend together, which is not a good sign.

I wonder if this game was helped or hurt by being about a fat princess and not like, a fat cow or something. Fun but also a little embarassing to play.

Still a little disappointed that Valve followed up the incredible Orange Box with two zombie shooters that were fine.

2010

There's really something to be said about the minimalism in this game. I think there was just a jump and action button, and a color palette almost entirely black and white, but PlayDead wrings a really strong puzzle adventure out of it.

Not particularly scary and the story comes off as bargain-bin Stephen King. Honestly the part I liked the most about this game was using both light and conventional weapons in tandem against enemies.

Among the most creative games I've ever played, one where every level feels like a separate game with its own set of rules and style.

Replayed in 2021 to prepare for Psychonauts 2. Better than I remembered! Went for 100% completion this time. Bumping up half a star.

What a curveball! It's clear Kojima had a lot of important (and in restrospect, correct) things to say with this game, I just wish the game itself were more fun.

A very strong MetroidVania game. Where's the sequel?

I probably would have liked this more if I was into the whole "build your own game!" idea. No! That's your job!

A solid follow-up that provided the iconic scene of the franchise. You know what I'm talking about.

Maybe not the best fighting game ever, but I really loved the character design and variety at play here.

Incredible design and some great storytelling, all designed around an ingenious new mechanic. It's great!

Not the most inventive Zelda game, but quick and fun and still worth a play.