The world of Dark Souls captivated me in a way that few games do. While a bit rough around the edges, it is an amazing experience.

Tears of the Kingdom had to live up to the impossible expectations of being a sequel to Breath of the Wild. What is actually impossible is that it manages to shoot past those expectations in every way. I loved every second of it all the way up to the jawdropping finale.

Hollow Knight is my favorite game of all time. It offers a wondrous world to truly get lost in and uncover the mysteries of it's past. The combat is tight, the bosses are awesome and the platforming mechanics are a joy to use, not to mention the amazing and complex lore the game has.
A true masterpiece.