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A great sequel held back by a few missteps. Mainly the story and characterization were a little off for me. The gameplay is still great, but I still prefer the first game.
2018
Amazing art direction, a fun gameplay loop, and stylish soundtrack are just a few reasons to love this game. One of 2020’s best games.
2023
As someone who never played the original, I went into this with high expectations. I came out loving it. The vibes of this game are immaculate, it’s so funny and charming. The music, graphics, and simple gameplay make this game a timeless banger.
I have a lot of complicated feelings about this game. On one hand, it’s a breath of fresh air for the Zelda franchise. But on the other hand, I do miss the formula that the other games had. I think exploration is fantastic, but I feel that the combat, dungeons, and story are some of the weakest the series has to offer. The final boss is one of the worst in the franchise, with a story literally stuck in the past. It’s hard to get invested in a story where most of the cast is dead and all the tension and action happened 100 years ago. The dungeons had potential to be cool, but their similar aesthetics grow old fast and wound up being more frustrating than fun. I know it sounds like I’m ragging on this game, but I still enjoy it for what it is, even if it isn’t my favorite 3D Zelda title.
Tears of the Kingdom is in my opinion an improvement upon Breath of the Wild in almost every way. Better story, dungeons, bosses, and even exploration. I’m still not the biggest fan of the new Zelda formula, but this game makes it more appealing for me. The weapon degradation is still bad, horses still feel pointless, and enemy variety could still be better. But overall, I really enjoyed Tears of the Kingdom.
2022
One of the best open world games I’ve ever played. Exploration in this game is second to none. The combat and movement options are more fluid than ever. The world and lore are fascinating, every new area and character you interact with is memorable. The overall presentation is gorgeous, high-fantasy horror is an amazing vibe. The cherry on top of this game is the fantastic boss fights and legacy dungeons. A must play game, may even be a game of the decade contender.
2016
An excellent entry in the Doom series. The atmosphere of this game is unrivaled, it’s a very special game. The gameplay is tight and responsive. The story is simple but effective. And the music is some of the best to ever be recorded for a FPS game. My only real issue with the game is the multiplayer component. If you’re a completionist, the multiplayer for this game is dead. There of course are achievements tied to this dead multiplayer mode. Aside from this minor complaint, Doom 2016 is excellent.
2017
An unbelievable Metroid-vania full of iconic locations, gorgeous music, and wonderful visuals. One of the best in its genre. Silksong can’t come out soon enough.
2023
A funny, surprisingly tense game that’s become a favorite among my friends. While the game is pretty straightforward, the number of creatures you encounter keeps the game exciting. It becomes even better with mods. Definitely worth trying, but only with friends.
2020
This game has had a lot of drama surrounding it over the years! Thankfully, it’s finally in an acceptable state. In fact, the game is great. An engaging story, fun gameplay, and great side content make for a solid RPG that gets a bad reputation due to how buggy it was at launch.
2017
I could write a book about how much I love this game, but I’ll keep it brief. The game feels great to play, the character action bullet hell hybrid is unique and fun. The story is unrivaled, some of the best twists and turns ever. A must play game, there’s nothing else like it, period.
My favorite game of all time. The three day time loop is such a fun concept. I love how every character has a unique schedule they follow. The world of Termina is full of life and is such a fun place to explore. The temples a challenging and the bosses are fun (except Gyorg, he sucks). The darker tone of this game combined with the whimsy of the Zelda franchise leads to one of the best vibes in any piece of media I’ve ever encountered. A timeless classic that’s stuck with me ever since I played it all those years ago.
2023
A great character action game that came out of nowhere. Feels like a really good PS2 game that was snatched from the 2000s and made with modern graphics. I had a great time with this one.
2015
Probably one of the most iconic indie games ever made at this point. It’s funny, charming characters, absolutely bumpin’ soundtrack, and fun bullet hell combat make it a unique and iconic RPG. A modern classic.
2011
Minecraft is a solid survival game. It’s infinitely popular, extremely accessible, and overall a great time. Get a server going with friends and you’ll have a blast. At least for a couple weeks before the gang gets bored.