This game was one of my first loves, I owe so many formative memories to it. I would draw birds and piggies in the margins of my math homework all the time. Even if I think the aggressive franchising of the brand stole some of the charm, the original holds up in my [heavily rose-tinted] memory.

I’ve probably played more Minecraft than any other game — I’ve certainly played it over the longest period. My nostalgia for this game is intense, and I still enjoy playing with my friends every once in a while, but I would be lying if I thought it was even close to a perfect game. Even so, Minecraft’s quirks are so familiar to me that it’s imperfections seem as natural as the thing itself. I wouldn’t change a thing [insert joke about the next update here].

One of the first games I played on the Xbox One (my first game console), and my introduction to my now-favorite game genre, roguelikes/lites. This is my biggest comfort/casual game. I love clearing rooms while listening to music and just chilling.

The artistry, effort, and creativity that went into this game is off the charts. I’ll admit that the difficulty makes it a game I don’t pick up often, but I love it nonetheless.

Wrecking Ball supremacy 🐹🐹😤😤💪💪

Fuck you Blizzard for turning my favorite online multiplayer into a toxic, predatory, and lifeless piece of shit. I’m leaving and taking the hamster with me (I’m in denial, I can’t live without my precious Hammy, I’ll just cry about it ig).

Classic puzzle game with a sharp wit and a hot robot antagonist. No notes.

Not only one of the best video game sequels, but one of the best sequels in general. This game improves upon everything that the first game established, adding a thematically rich feminist narrative to the established formula of inventive puzzles and witty dialogue. They even add lore to boot! A legendary game by all accounts.

You know they were on to something in 1993 when you have just as much fun with this game as a modern shooter.

My favorite thing about Doom is how self-indulgent it is. The game makes it abundantly clear that the only thing it is interested in serving is gorey, high-octane action set to the most badass soundtrack you e ever heard, and y’know what? Step aside, nuanced and narratively rich games; I’ve got demons to blast.

Playing Tetris on my phone was the hobby I picked up during quarantine. I’m past my peak now, but I still love the game and hope to get back into it at some point. My pb is 4,654,500.

The first two acts of this game nail pretty much everything. The art, vibes, world building — off the charts. The ending really soured an otherwise rich experience. (N.B.: I can understand why the name was changed, but I still think it’s a bit of a shame. “Backbone” was a metal af title, even if it poorly represented the game).

The YA energy is strong with this one. Cute and fun with an ok gimmick that doesn’t overstay its welcome. It’s a good 👍

Silly, funny, simple, fun. FREE MONEY!!!!

Best title of any game ever. It’s just as fun and silly as it sounds.