This was love at first sight. OMORI is my favorite piece of art, including all forms of medias (but it excels in so much aspects, like, music and artstyle for instance). This game changed my life. I went through almost anything closely (or vaguely) related to this game and its inspirations.

Now, I almost can't play it anymore because I know it by heart, including lines from the characters. The music is engraved in my soul.

It has its flaws and is absolutely not perfect, but I might not play a game that destroyed and hugged me, that made me cry and laugh, that amazed me that much, ever. This might be the last time in my life that I feel that way about a piece of art. And it's a bit sad. But also, I'm glad it happened.

I wish I could erase it from my brain and play it again for the first time, though.

I don't play AAA but holy sh*t, that's exactly what I expect from a AAA title : a gorgeous, large scale cinematic adventure with insane attention paid to details and production value.

It's not the best game of all time regarding gameplay in terms of depth, but everything else is so spot on. The story, the writing, the characters, all sublimated by the beautiful setting, amazing voice acting and music... what a rollercoaster of emotions. And honestly, it was still a blast to play.

I can't understand how people who liked Part I could dislike it as it's better than TLOU 1 on every aspect. I thought TLOU 1 was a nice game but kinda overrated, I went with Part II not knowing a thing and it absolutely blew me away. I wouldn't change a single thing : no frustrating part, no inconsistencies, the pacing is masterfully handled, it's flawless.

You might not like the game for what it is, I can understand it's not everyone's cup of tea to basically play a TV show with a 3rd person shooter gameplay. But in it's league, I'd say it's perfect, or as close to perfection as it comes to me.

I could go on an hour long essay on why this game is a masterpiece of a videogame and couldn't have existed through another form of media. It's DEFINITELY not for everyone, but it's one of the best video game experience of all time with amazing world building and storytelling through game design and mechanics. I hope we eventually get the other 2 characters at some point, but Haruspex's story by itself was one of the most unforgettable experience I've ever had through video games and art in general.

If I were objective, it would be a top 1 (or top 2, see below). One of the best ending in a video game (hell, I'd even dare to say it could be the absolute best), lots of innovative ideas, amazing mood, scenery and music, great storytelling, and even if there are better gameplays out there, still fun to play. If you haven't played it, what are you waiting for ? One of the best game of the 21th century, and there is no debate there.

This serie of games became a little obsession that put me on a path for the rest of my life, by being fascinated by everything related to this.

This includes nuclear science (and physics in general), Chernobyl and Chernobyl exclusion Zone, diving deeply into Ukrainian and slavic cultures in general (inluding learning cyrillic alphabet) and things about Ukrainian culture, and now working on a novel based off this universe (well, it's inspired more by the Roadside Picnic book from Strugatski's brother, but still). So, yeah. Objectively not the best serie of all time, it has it flaws, but it is now a part of me. And in time, I'll go to the Zone, too.

We'll never have a sequel, we'll probably won't have a spiritual successor either considering Scott Benson's personal problems, and it's sad. But I'm so glad I could play this, that it could be made. From the music to the characters and obviously the art style and overall mood, this is one my favourite narrative game of all times. I can't tell objectively why it's ranked this high for being "just" a game with minimal gameplay and minimalistic artstyle, but... it 's just that it gave me so much emotions, I don't know if I can call it a safe space, but it's a very cozy place that I love to visit and spend time with its characters. I will cherish all these memories until the end.

I know the Life is Strange is a divisive franchise. That it's not a game, that your choices doesn't matter (which is false, by the way : they matter, as they change the outlook you have on the characters, by expressing different side of their possible personalities (yourself included)), etc.

Well, that's not the point. Take them as what they are : an interactive TV show, with an amazing mood that is kinda unparalleled. It comes from several ingredients : great characters and writing overall sublimed by very good voice acting, beautiful lighting and scenery, AMAZING MUSIC, it's just a vibe that works. You like it or you don't, but in it's league, it's awesome. I've yet to see a copy better than the original. I mean, even them can't replicate the magic of the first Life is Strange games.

It was one of the first narrative games I've ever played, and oh boy did it impact me. I didn't knew it back then, but I needed it at the time. It changed my life in some ways, at the very least by its soundtrack, which is pure bliss. I've also bonded with other people through this game and its music, so even if the 3 first LIS aren't the best games of all times, they matter to me.

Bonus points : I got into so much artists through Dontnod games, not even mentioning single songs... Jonathan Morali (obviously), Jose Gonzales, Foals, Bright Eyes, Angus & Julia Stone, Sparklehorse, Daughter, Phoenix, First Aid Kit to name a few. It also got me back into Bloc Party and Mogwai too.

Although I'll pretend the last 30 min of the Final Season never existed, I've loved and cared so much about this story and its characters... even if today i've played it too much and see its flaws, I'll never forget what I felt while playing this.

Bonus points : it got me into the comics. Highly recommended : clearly gold tier and superior to most zombies stories I've watched/played/read.

As a Youtube comment put it, it's been over 10 years since Kan Gao/this studio can still casually break my heart. To this day, I still can't listen To The Moon main theme without having watery eyes, and I'm in my 30s. What can I say, I'm a softie, and they're very good at what they do. Once again, I wish I could erase these games from my memory and discover them for the first time.

The only game that made me skip my post lunch nap for months because I just wanted to play more and see what was next and couldn't wait for the end of the working day. I'll probably never have again that feeling of discovering the unknown like that, because even if FromSoft's sequels are objectively better, I'm sure if the first one you play that resonates with you. First times, all that. I played nothing else for months, and it's a memory I'll cherish deeply.

Bonus points : it got me into Berserk. As 50% of Soulsborne fans, I guess. Rest in peace, Kentaro Miura.

If I were objective, it would be a top 1 (or top 2, see above). Not a game I enjoyed that much, subjectively, probably a top 20 or even top 30, as the gameplay is sometimes tedious, and at some point I just wanted it to be over, and was very, VERY CLOSE to uninstall it and watch the end on Youtube (screw you, big fishes). But it would be an insult not to put it in a top 10. Objectively, one of the greatest video game ever made.

Note to myself : I need to ramble on this and find some room on my top 10, because it was awesome (even if not flawless)

As pure genius as it was frustrating. I can't recommend this to anyone, but it sure leaves an everlasting impression.

Beside these legendary games obvious qualities, Akira Yamaoka is why I started playing guitar in 2007. Promise was the first song I played on guitar, and it will probably the last too.

Stand-alone game with Skyrim's engine. Put Bethesda to shame, tops a lot of RPGs. It's still Bethesda's engine though, but if you have the time to invest, and can put up with Skyrim's limitation (notably gameplay wise) and early game harshness (notably difficulty wise), you'll be in for a treat and it will feel too short when it ends, even if it takes 70-80 hours to do every main and side quest the game has to offer. What an ending.

The first one, for the unparalled ambiance and fear the 8 year old me experienced (AAAAAH, FRESH MEAT). Also, the reason I learned english so young, that helped me a lot for the rest of my life.

The second one for the amount of fun and hundred of hours spent. Especially when synergies were implemented. And when I got introduced to multiplayer... oh boy.

Well, if you're into Undertale and OMORI, at some point you're bound (pun intended) to look for the spiritual father...

Now, for Earthbound, I pray for a proper remaster/remake (and not Nintendo exclusive, please). Earthbound is mostly a pain in the a*s to play, even with an emulator, even with a guide. But its charm makes up for it... mostly. Definitely ahead of its time though. And what an ending... definitely one of the best ending to a video game ever.

Mother 3 was better on the "video game" side, but Earthbound outclass it on every other aspect. Still great tho.

Oh, and if you want Mother 4, it exists : just go check my review of Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass .

I'm so glad I could experience it so young back in the days, because... well, it's probably unplayable by today's standards (that melee gameplay), and extremely ugly. But what a setting to explore. It's been years I promised to myself I'll go back to Vvardenfell with a fully modded experience. Maybe when I'm retired.

I think I prefer The Hex above Inscryption, but I'm pretty sure it's because I've played Daniel Mullins' games in chronological order. Inscryption is superior in pretty much every aspect, but still... can't exactly pinpoint why.

Anyway, it's still one of the best game out there. One more to the long list of games you should play blindly.

An old Bomberman ripoff shareware from the late 90's. Those who knows, KNOWS.

There is an unoffical remake. Check for "Boom REMAKE" or "Lifish Boom" on google. You'll find it on Github.

It's a game made by the studio which made Pathologic 2. It's by no mean perfect, but... it's not a game you can forget (pun intended). It's short, it's cheap, buy it, and go blind. I bought it initially just to support them, but I still think about it sometimes, and will probably replay it.

Well, honestly it's not much of a game considering the limited amount of gameplay, the story is not incredible, but oh boy, the mood... you almost need to try it, how to say this... let's say "in a sensory heightened state". But it will be a unforgettable experience. Too bad it's a bit too long and at some point you're becoming a bit tired of its formula, but the first hours put me in a state of bliss and pure happiness.

I probably can't play it again with the same level of initial excitement, but the first 50 hours I spent in this were the most fun I've had in years. Thank you lockdown(s), and thank you to the gros payday who played with me.

There is a ritual with my friends : after a critical mass of beers is attained, some taunts get thrown. And then... well, we've been beating the hell out of each other to this game while blasting loud music for something like, I don't know, 10 years ? According to my review, I already had 135 hours played in december 2016. It's january 2024, and I have 225 hours logged in. So, yeah, I probably bought it around it's release date in 2013. Definitely 10 years of friendly violence. And still havent lost my crown.

- Alan Wake
- Blasphemous
- Borderlands (any one of them)
- Celeste
- Civilization V
- Cossacks
- Chrono Trigger
- Don't Starve & Don't Starve Together
- DOOM (1993)
- Dungeon of the Endless
- Dying Light 1
- Endless Legend
- Enemy Mind
- Faster Than Light
- F.E.A.R
- FlyFF (honestly this is a piece of garbage, typical F2P grindy MMO, but still, the memories...)
- Gris
- Hollow Knight
- Hellblade 2 Senua’s Saga
- Hyper Light Drifter
- INSIDE
- Kentucky Route Zero
- Left 4 Dead 1 & 2
- LIMBO
- Metro 2033/Last Light/Exodus (for obvious reasons, considering my S.T.A.L.K.E.R addiction)
- Minecraft
- Minit
- Moon Hunters
- Ori and the Blind Forest & Ori and the Will of the Wisps
- Pokemon Blue/1st gen, as any kid of the 90's
- Portal 1 & 2
- Rakuen
- Rayman 1, Rayman Origins, Rayman Legends
- Regions of Ruin (for very specific & personal reasons, but honestly it's not a very good game)
- Ring of Pain
- Risk of Rain
- Roadwarden
- Rock Band. Not a masterpiece per se, but probably the reason why I've been playing real drums since 2009 (or at least, be good enough to convince my parent it wasn't just a phase)
- Salt and Sanctuary
- SOMA
- Superliminal
- Stardew Valley
- STAR WARS Battlefront 2
- STAR WARS Battlegrounds
- STAR WARS Jedi Knight : Jedi Academy
- STAR WARS Knight of the Old Republic 1 & 2
- STAR WARS Rogue Squadron
- STAR WARS Rebellion
- STAR WARS Rebel Assault 2 (I know, it's objectively bad)
- STAR WARS X-Wing/Tie Fighter/etc (mostly nostalgia, because I was very bad, hard games)
- Sundered
- The Red Strings Club
- The Stanley Parable
- There is No Game : Wrong Dimension
- This War of Mine
- Uncharted 4 : A Thief's End
- Unreal Tournament 2004
- Warlords Battlecry 2