CampTheMVP
2016
This is a really fun game to play with friends online. There will be cursing, screaming, and explosions. It did get stale after playing it every night for a month but that's how it is with every multiplayer game. It's a bit of a hassle to unlock more minigames unfortunately.
2011
There's a reason this is considered one of the best games in recent memory. A great sequel that expands on the first while also retaining its own identity. Great writing, great level design. I love the dynamic of Wheatley and GLaDOS with the silent protagonist, learning more about the weird lore through Cave Johnson's recorded lines (by JK Simmons!) and learning about how all of that became heavily embedded in gaming culture was really fun for me. The essential puzzle game with a great sense of humor.
2017
It's UNO except you need an extra shitty launcher and you can have bullshit rules and funny Rayman cards. It's alright I guess.
2016
I'm here to mourn the dead.
It was a very frustrating experience overall, but damn it I had to beat it. I kept working on it, improving my skill. There was plenty of triumph and plenty of failure, but in the end, I got over it. I ordered a t-shirt as a conversation piece.
2021
It was early access, so there wasn't much single player content. That said, the gameplay loop is excellent and fresh for a platform fighter. A sword, a gun, and specials with OHKOs leads to frantic mayhem.
2022
A very fun rhythm game with...batshit crazy stuff going on under the surface. Like I just wanted to play the funny trombone game and then all this stuff happens out of nowhere and it's kind of absurd. I kinda love it. Glad it popped off when it did.
1990
One of the greatest 2D Mario games ever made. The controls are smooth, the graphics are great, and the gameplay is fine tuned to perfection. Each level feels fine tuned and crafted with love, many with gimmicks that appear once and aren't reused. Cape can easily cheese through the game (which I admittedly did) but it was still a fun ride throughout. There's a reason this is considered a pillar of the Mario franchise.
2003
This game is absolutely fucked up. To quote Wendigoon, it is what boomers think GTA is. You are able to commit all of these atrocities, which is paired alongside some very edgy and dark humor that was even considered over the line back when it was released. And the twist? This is all the player's choice. You can complete this game without being violent at all, just do the chores on the list. But it really makes you wonder how in the context of the game how fucked up you are as the player.
1994
A solid 2D platformer that does have its quirks due to its age, but nevertheless a great time. I think the element that stood out to me the most was the music. That soundtrack contains some of the most revered and beloved video game music in history.
A great expansion on the sequel that I think makes it better in most every way. Unfortunate to lose Donkey Kong, but Dixie feels great to play with her hover ability. There's more bonus games and other content to make the world feel alive. I love Swanky's game show specifically because it rewards you for paying attention to the world around you. And of course, Bramble Blast and its peers were as ethereal as everyone says they are. Solid 10/10 experience.
A decent follow up that while it doesn't reach the highs of 2, still brings a fun experience with a bigger hub world and more laid back difficulty.
Ended up grinding the game until I saw all the customers and ended my run with most of the achievements. This game on its own is a great time waster, but probably should not be binged as it slowly became tedious for me. Definitely wanted to go out of my way to support the devs that got me through middle and high school.
1996
This is a nice and cozy collection of games that keep you enthralled simply thanks to their charm. Top pick definitely goes to Milky Way Wishes, but The Great Cave Offensive was a solid outing too.
A fantastic collection of campaigns where each character feels excellent to play, as well as seeing different angles on the same story. The gameplay is fun, the sprites look fantastic, this is what made indie games big in the modern day. Anyways, campaigns from least good to most is Plague, Shovel, Specter, King.