A real classic among puzzle and comedy games alike - a well-paced fling that all ages can appreciate.

A masterclass in immersion, but a trainwreck for good pacing and enjoyable missions.

A wonderful dive into the dark niches of Tokyo night life, interlaced with colorful characters and two riveting crime dramas. Although it's not the "first" game, it serves as a great introduction to the Yakuza franchise.

The kind of game that broke boundaries before we even established what those boundaries were.

It just doesn't scratch that nostalgic itch from the original games of my childhood - too much has changed in the decades since the PS2 games, and I just couldn't find the fun that I needed.

A perfect game in 2013, but much of that seems to have been fuelled by the hype of the time. Despite Rockstar's signature immersive detail, much of this game simply feels dry and flat with little gameplay depth.

Incredibly challenging and unforgiving, but the sense of accomplishment from conquering each biome and mastering the mechanics is unlike any other.

A bit linear with terrible stealth for a Metal Gear game, but still a decent hack-and-slash with fun mechanics.

An unbelievably well-executed comedy that perfectly engages with Toby Fox's trademark motifs of player agency and dark narrative tones. Far and above his best work to date.

Everything that UNDERTALE was with better characters, story, setting, gameplay, and emotional exercises. Artificially nostalgic in the best way.

Every fault of New Vegas comes from its terrible engine, rushed development cycle, and mismanagement by the IP holders. Everything else is masterful - Obsidian's prowess shines through despite all odds.

A great homage to the most classic of boomer-shooters, adapted well for modern expectations.

I just can't get into it. Maybe it's the lore-rich setting presented unabridged, the complex combat system thrust upon you with little room to learn it first, or the narrative that opens with too many factors too quickly - I have repeatedly tried, and failed, to enjoy the Witcher III.

It's... okay. Falls short in a such way that makes it both an improper homage to RE4 and an unworthy sequel to RE7, but still fun if you take it at face-value.

Don't get me wrong - it's not a perfect game. But it's a timeless framework for open-world role-playing that manages to loop you in on complex fantasy lore without overwhelming the unacquainted - something so many games like it are incapable of.