Whether you want to call it a "horror game" or not, Luigi's Mansion has a purely unique type of atmosphere that no other horror game has managed to recreate.

It's a slow burn, sometimes too slow, but the moments of brilliance shine through, thanks to its confident and remarkably free-form approach to exploration (and the loneliness that often comes with it).

Approachable mechanics, plenty of secrets, and an undeniably strong sense of atmosphere make the original Donkey Kong Country a great opening statement for this new era of gaming's iconic gorilla.

Dredge's gameplay loop gets repetitive over time, and while its horror conjures plenty of uneasiness early on, it loses a lot of its bite by the time the finale rolls around.

The narrative of Danganronpa stands center stage, but for damn good reason: it's an absolutely gripping story that masterfully mixes mystery, thriller, and comedy into a form all its own.

Beyond its campy sanity effects stands a very ambitious horror game whose involved narrative and tense gameplay will surely keep you on the edge of your seat.

The amount of content here, both gameplay and narrative-wise, goes above and beyond what you might expect from a DLC campaign, making this a must-play for fans of RE4make.

Without a trace of restraint, Detention is viewed through an overtly political lens, one that displays the horrors of Taiwan's past with such historical viscera and unfiltered terror.

PlatinumGames' debut title is a crass and violent battlecry, one with more nuance and experimentation than what you might expect from the game dev supergroup.

Journey's heartbeat loudly echoes through the indie game universe.

From its story to its gameplay, every component is chock full of dimension, firmly marking itself as a cult classic that deserves your time and attention.

Ska Studios have done their homework, attentively creating a game that controls as fluidly as the best and most stylish action games of yesteryear.

Don't let the goofy bongos fool you: this is one of DK's best titles, a fist-to-face combo of stylish platforming and intense action that demands you sharpen your skills at every chance.

As fun and addictive as WarioWare is, it feels like Nintendo predicted the future with it, a game that's so representative of our current time's constant barrage of stimuli and how our attention is always divided, simply to keep up with it all.

In some alternate universe, Ristar would have the same level of popularity and influence as Sega's speedy blue mascot, because this shooting star of a game deserved so much better than what it received.