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Little Nightmares II
2021
Balan Wonderworld
2021
Sonic Mania Plus
2018
A Hat in Time
2017
Castle Crashers
2008
A Short Hike
2019
It's quite rare to see such an exemplar in game design in such a tight package. More specifically, A Short Hike is superb at exploration-based world design, making for a satisfying progression curve in just an hour and change. The game essentially gives the player the diameter of a circle to move about as they please, until they find a feather to upgrade to Claire's flying, which tightens the diameter of the circle as the player progresses up the mountain. What's brilliant here is that there's more feathers in the world than needed to complete the game, which provides the player both with the sense that their progression is their own but also a laidback reassurance that the challenge can be overcome in the way that's most convenient to them. All of this fits in well with the cozy autumnal presentation and the lean and sincere story, which efficiently tells a message about appreciating life's smaller comforts while comforting the larger anxieties it can provide. While the game is arguably too slim to be truly impactful considering it's ambitions, it is nonetheless an expertly focused and crafted experience.
A Short Hike
2019
This is one of those games that you just know there won't be anything like it.
You are dropped in a huge open world to defeat 16 big ass colossi and that's it. No meaningless errands, no small enemies to disturb you, no pointless mission markers. The world it's really big yet is empty and while some might say there is no point in having such a big map to explore with nothing in it that's actually the whole point, everything in this game makes you feel tiny, insignificant, powerless.
It has very few elements but they are used masterfully to create a truly unique experience. Simple yet charming and really interesting narrative. The combat is just you armed with a sword and a bow and the boss you have to defeat. Climb around it's body to find weakspots and stab'em like they owe you money.
The game also features some kindof boss rush and timed challenges once you beat it to make it replayable.
As I said, it's one of those games that will never be equaled in any way. A must play for everyone.
You are dropped in a huge open world to defeat 16 big ass colossi and that's it. No meaningless errands, no small enemies to disturb you, no pointless mission markers. The world it's really big yet is empty and while some might say there is no point in having such a big map to explore with nothing in it that's actually the whole point, everything in this game makes you feel tiny, insignificant, powerless.
It has very few elements but they are used masterfully to create a truly unique experience. Simple yet charming and really interesting narrative. The combat is just you armed with a sword and a bow and the boss you have to defeat. Climb around it's body to find weakspots and stab'em like they owe you money.
The game also features some kindof boss rush and timed challenges once you beat it to make it replayable.
As I said, it's one of those games that will never be equaled in any way. A must play for everyone.
NieR: Automata
2017
To the Moon
2011
One of the few pieces of media that actually made me cry my eyes out. Short, sweet, charming and emotional story.
Mechanically just point and click but that's not the point, this game only wants to tell an old man's story and it does it marvellously. One of the best narrative experiences I've ever had ever. Just play it.
Mechanically just point and click but that's not the point, this game only wants to tell an old man's story and it does it marvellously. One of the best narrative experiences I've ever had ever. Just play it.
Hades
2018
The game where you dodge, attack, dodge, attack, dodge, attack, then remember you have one other move you can do, then dodge and attack again.
Do definitely play this if simple two button dodging and attacking gameplay is extremely exciting and stimulating to you. Oh and the music and artstyle is nice.
Do definitely play this if simple two button dodging and attacking gameplay is extremely exciting and stimulating to you. Oh and the music and artstyle is nice.
NieR: Automata
2017
Ratchet & Clank
2016
Could’ve been even better if it wasn’t bogged down by a terrible tie in movie, obnoxious writing and a final boss that is legitimately broken. I’m sure the sequel will be better, but this doesn’t really sell me on the series the way I thought it would. Would’ve given this a significantly higher rating if it weren’t for that awful final boss, seriously, who designed that shit?