so astoundingly dense and nuance yet never feels nebulous or confused, a tour de force work by one of gaming's great auteurs
Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix
"looks like my summer vacation... is over" perhaps the greatest eulogy for innocence i've heard
Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony
a game that brutally tears everything down to gently ask its fandom to reflect upon itself... of course it's the most hated entry
Live A Live
the blueprint to every great rpg made since, whether it wholly knows it or not
Deadly Premonition
a squirrel makes a monkey sound in the first minute
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
i am so plugged in
Final Fantasy X
the best love story in a video game
Dark Souls
pre-lordvessel
Undertale
a titanic accomplishment, all metanarrative elements aside this is an incredible tale about love, friendship, family and has one of the best turn-based battle systems ever