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Games cleared by year and listed from most enjoyed to the least enjoyed

2025 games played and listed from favourite to least favourite

01.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 [PC] ★★★★★★★★★☆
02.

Trials of Mana [PC] ★★★★★★★☆☆☆

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2024 games played and listed from favourite to least favourite

01.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle [PC] ★★★★★★★★★★

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:Silent Hill 2 (2024) [PC] ★★★★★★★★★★
03.

Lies of P [PC] ★★★★★★★★★★
04. Shadow of the Erdtree [PC] ★★★★★★★★★☆
05. Still Wakes the Deep [PC] ★★★★★★★★☆☆
06. Alice: Madness Returns [XBOX One X] ★★★★★★★★☆☆
07. Remnant II [PC] ★★★★★★★★☆☆
08. Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series [PC] ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
09. Ryse: Son of Rome [XBOX One X] ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
10. The Chant [PC] ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
11. Dragon Age: The Veilguard [PC] ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆ :
12. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty [PC] ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆
13. Little Orpheus [PC] ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆
14. What have you done, Father? [PC] ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆
15. Asterigos: Curse of the Stars [PC] ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆
16. Lords Of The Fallen (2014) [PC] ★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
17. Bravada [PC] ★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
18. Boid [PC] ★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
19. Borealis [PC] ★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
20. Boo Bunny Plague [PC] ★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Replayed and completed games for 2024

01. Elden Ring [PC] ★★★★★★★★★★
02. Prince of Persia (2008) [PC] ★★★★★★★★★☆

2023 games played and listed from favourite to least favourite

01.

Persona 5 Royal [PC] ★★★★★★★★★★
02.

Hogwarts Legacy [PC] ★★★★★★★★★☆
03.

Dead Space (2023) [PC] ★★★★★★★★★☆
04. Hi-Fi RUSH [PC] ★★★★★★★★★☆
05. Bramble: The Mountain King [PC] ★★★★★★★★★☆
06. Jenny LeClue: Dectectivu [Nintendo Switch] ★★★★★★★★★☆
07. Planet of Lana [PC] ★★★★★★★★☆☆
08. Return to Monkey Island [PC] ★★★★★★★★☆☆
09. Blasphemous [PC] ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
10. Atomic Heart [PC] ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
11. Ghostwire: Tokyo [PC]★★★★★★★☆☆☆
12. The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales [PC] ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
13. Layers of Fear (2023) [PC] ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
14. Ravenlok [PC] ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
15. Nine Witches: Family Disruption [PC] ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
16. Chronos: Before the Ashes [PC] ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
17. Amnesia: The Bunker [PC] ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆
18. Diablo IV [PC] ★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆
19. Persona 3 Portable [PC] ★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
20. Crime Boss: Rockay City [PC] ★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

2022 games played and listed from favourite to least favourite

01.

Elden Ring [PC] ★★★★★★★★★★
02.

Demon's Souls [PS5] ★★★★★★★★★★
03.

Stray [PC] ★★★★★★★★★☆
04. Norco [PC] ★★★★★★★★★☆
05. Life is Strange: True Colors [PC] ★★★★★★★★☆☆
06. God of War [PC] ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
07. Beacon Pines [PC] ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
08. The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes [PC] ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆
09. The Quarry [PC] ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆
10. The Gunk [PC] ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆
11. Five Dates [PC] ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆
12. DC League of Super-Pets: The Adventures of Krypto and Ace [PC]
13. Buddy Simulator 1984 [PC] ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆
14. Storm Boy [PC] ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆
15. Tunic [PC] ★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆
16. Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising [PC] ★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆
17. Murder by Numbers [PC] ★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆
18. DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition [PC] ★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆
19. Boyfriend Dungeon [PC] ★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆
20. 12 Minutes [PC] ★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆
21. Borderlands 3 [PC] ★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆
22. Legendary [PC] ★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆
23. Biology Battle [PC] ★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
24. Beware Planet Earth [PC] ★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
25. Bloodbath Kavkaz [PC] ★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
26. Blast Em! [PC] ★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
27. Bernie Needs Love [PC] ★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Games cleared by year and listed from most enjoyed to the least enjoyed

2021 games played and listed from favourite to least favourite

01.

The Last of Us Part II [PS4 Pro] ★★★★★★★★★
02.

Disco Elysium: The Final Cut [PC] ★★★★★★★★★★
03.

Immortals Fenyx Rising [PC] ★★★★★★★★★☆
04. Alien: Isolation [XBOX One X] ★★★★★★★★★☆
05. The Medium [PC] ★★★★★★★★☆☆
06. Watch_Dogs: Legion [PC] ★★★★★★★★☆☆
07. Resident Evil: Village [PC] ★★★★★★★★☆☆
08. Little Nightmares [PC] ★★★★★★★★☆☆
09. The Last of Us: Remastered [PS4 Pro] ★★★★★★★★☆☆
10. NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... [PC] ★★★★★★★★☆☆
11. OMNO [PC] ★★★★★★★★☆☆
12. If on a Winter's Night, Four Travellers [PC] ★★★★★★★★☆☆
13. Cyberpunk 2077 [PC] ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
14. It Takes Two [PC] ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
15. Narita Boy [PC] ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
16. The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope [PC] ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
17. Operation Tango [PC] ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
18. Call of the Sea [PC] ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
19. Blood Spear [PC] ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
20. Perky Little Things [PC] ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
21. Diablo II: Resurrected [PC] ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆
22 The Division 2 [PC] ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆
23. Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout [PC] ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆
24. Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition [PC] ★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆
25. New World [PC] ★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆
26. Halo: Reach [PC] ★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆
27. Full Mojo Rampage [PC] ★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆
28. Genshin Impact [PC] ★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆
29. Tiny Brains [PC] ★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆
30. Phasmophobia [PC] ★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆
31. Dagon [PC] ★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆
32. Beast Quest [PC] ★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
33. A-Men 2 [PC] ★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
34. Bad Hotel [PC] ★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
35. Always Remember Me [PC] ★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆3
36. Nyan Cat: Lost In Space [PC] ★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
37. Drizzlepath Genie [PC] ★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
38. Homefront [PC] ★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
39. Edge of Twilight: Return to Glory [PC] ★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
40. Horror of the Deep [PC] ★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
41. The Book of Legends [PC] ★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
42. Bad Rats [PC] ★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
43. Amerzone [PC] ★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
44. Chrome: Specforce [PC] ★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
45. Bermuda [PC] ★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
46. Antisquad PC] ★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
47. Humanity Asset [PC] ★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
48. Arcane Worlds [PC] ★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
49. The Archetype [PC] ★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
50. Apartment 666 [PC] ★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Replayed and completed games for 2021

01. Dark Souls: Remastered [PC] ★★★★★★★★★★
02. Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin [PC] ★★★★★★★★★☆

2020 games played and listed from favourite to least favourite

01.

Horizon Zero Dawn [PC]
02.

Remnant: From the Ashes [PC]
03.

Mafia III Definitive Edition [PC]
04. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice: Co-op Playthrough [PC]
05. Moss [PSVR]
06. The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening [Nintendo Switch]
07. Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin Co-op Playthrough [PC]
08. Bioshock Remastered [PS4-Pro]
09. Deus Ex: Human Revolution [PC]
10. The Outer Worlds [PC]
11. Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales [PC]
12. Mafia: Definitive Edition [PC]
13. Amnesia: Rebirth [PC]
14. New Super Lucky's Tale [PC]
15. 20XX [PC]
16. Pumpkin Jack [PC]
17. Remothered: Tormented Fathers [PC]
18. Life is Strange 2 [XBOX One X]
19. Donut County [PC]
20. Tell Me Why [PC]
21. A Short Hike [PC]
22. Control [PC]
23. Darksiders Genesis [PC]
24. Mafia II Definitive Edition [PC]
25. Operencia: The Stolen Sun [XBOX One X]
26. Neversong [PC]
27. Mask of Mists [PC]
28. Karen: An Outrage Simulator [PC]
29. Raji: An Ancient Epic [PC]
30. Hell is Other Demons [Nintendo Switch]
31. Creature in the Well [XBOX One X]
32. Battleborn [PC]
33. Dying Light: The Following [PC]
34. Lust from Beyond: Prologue [PC]
35. The Supper [PC]
36. The Adventure Pals [PC]
37. Riverbond [XBOX One X]
38. Afterparty [XBOX One X]
39. Splasher [Nintendo Switch]
40. Unbound: Worlds Apart [PC]
41. The Librarian [PC]
42. Florence [PC]
43. The Swine [PC]
44. Dying Light [PC]
45. Saint's Row The Third: Remastered [PC]
46. Lust from Beyond: Scarlett [PC]
47. Delores: A Thimbleweed Park Mini-Adventure [PC]
48. Advent Rising [PC]
49. Indifferent Wonder of an Edible Place [PC]
50. Blush Blush [PC]
51. Evergreen Blues [PC]
52. Legend of Persia [PC]
53. Age of Enigma: The Secret of the Sixth Ghost [PC]
54. Alien Zombie Megadeath [PC]
55. Celestial [PC]
56. Alexia Crow [PC]
57. Alpha Runner [PC]
58. Alter World [PC]
59. Acceleration of SUGURI 2 [PC]
60. Acceleration of SUGURI X-Edition HD [PC]
61. 1Quest [PC]
62. Jerry Rice & Nitus' Dog Football [PC]
63. The Albino Hunter [PC]
64. Depths of Fear::Knossos [PC]
65. The Fallen [PC]
66. Babel Rising [PC]
67. Death and the Fly [PC]
68. Akihabara - Feel the Rhythm [PC]
69. Rush Delta Z [PC]
70. Airline Tycoon 2 [PC]
71. Tennis World Tour [PC]

Replayed and completed games for 2020

01. Bloodborne: Co-op Playthrough for Second Ending [PS4 Pro]
01. Bloodborne: NG+ Single Player Playthrough for Third Final Ending [PS4 Pro]
02. Dark Souls: Remastered Single Player Playthrough [PS4 Pro]
03. Dark Souls III Co-op Playthrough [PC]
03. Dark Souls III Single Player Playthrough [PS4-Pro]
04. Sayonara Wild Hearts [PC]
05. Mega Man III [PS4-Pro]
06. Torchlight 2 Co-op Playthrough [PC]

2019 games played and listed from favourite to least favourite

01.

Dark Souls Remastered [PC]
02.

Resident Evil 2 [PC]
03.

A Plague Tale: Innocence [PC]
04. The Touryst [Nintendo Switch]
05. Sayonara Wild Hearts [Nintendo Switch]
06. Super Mario Odyssey [Nintendo Switch]
07. Forgotten Anne [PC]
08. Eastshade [PC]
09. Mega Man 11 [PC]
10. Unravel [PC]
11. Gears of War Ultimate Edition [XBOX One X]
12. Ashen [XBOX One X]
13. GRIS [PC]
14. Gato Roboto [PC]
15. Untitled Goose Game [PC]
16. Blood and Truth [PSVR]
17. Dante's Inferno [XBOX One X]
18. Call of Cthulhu [PC]
19. Effie [PS4]
20. Songbird Symphony [PC]
21. Sea of Solitude [PC]
22. A Way Out [PC]
23. Minecraft Story Mode: Season One [PC]
24. The Playroom VR [PSVR]
25. PlayStation VR Worlds [PSVR]
26. Red Dead Redemption 2 [PS4]
27. Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy [PS4]
28. The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan [PC]
29. Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep Final Mix [PS4]
30. Backbone Prologue [PC]
31. Adventure Time: Pirates of the Enchiridion [XBOX One X]
32. Silver Chains [PC]
33. Moons of Madness [PC]
34. Atma [PC]
35. Burning Daylight [PC]
36. Batman Arkham VR [PSVR]
37. OneShot [PC]
38. Leaving Lyndow [PC]
39. Spiderman Homecoming VR [PSVR]
40. Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover [PS4]
41. Radiant One [PC]
42. She Sees Red [PC]
43. Plasticity [PC]
44. Mushroom Cats [PC]
45. In the Pause between the Ringing [PC]
46. Nefarious [Nintendo Switch]
47. To the Core [PC]
48. Doki Doki Literature Club [PC]

Replayed games for 2019

01. Mega Man 2 [PS4]
02. Mega Man 1 [PS4]

2018 games played and listed from favourite to least favourite

01.

Bloodborne [PS4]
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SILENT HILL 2

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Silent Hill 2 (2024)

Memory frights the colours of my mind

The Silent Hill 2 remake delivers an immersive, spine-tingling experience that not only honors the 2001 classic but enhances it in ways that make it essential for both longtime fans and newcomers to the series. Developed by Blooper Team, this remake captures the unsettling atmosphere and psychological horror that made the original a masterclass in suspense while adding modern technical advancements and gameplay refinements.

Pros:
1. Graphical and Audio Upgrades
The remake’s visuals are nothing short of breathtaking. Built on Unreal Engine 5, the graphics enhance Silent Hill ’s fog-drenched environments, with photorealistic character models, stunning lighting, and richly detailed textures. Fog and shadows are used brilliantly, making you feel genuinely trapped in a haunted, living town. The audio has also been modernised, with Akira Yamaoka's iconic soundtrack remastered, giving it an atmospheric punch that complements the game's eerie world.

2. Enhanced Character Depth and Storytelling
Silent Hill 2's storyline was already a benchmark for psychological horror, and the remake has done a fantastic job expanding on it without detracting from the original’s emotional weight. Voice acting, motion capture, and subtle tweaks in dialogue and character interactions add layers of depth. James Sunderland’s character feels more human, making his journey through grief, guilt, and fear even more relatable and compelling.

3. Improved Combat and Exploration Mechanics
The original is sometimes critiqued for its clunky controls, combat and dutch camera angles by modern audiences, and the remake aims to address this by introducing a smoother, more intuitive style of combat and movement. The controls are responsive and enhance immersion, making the gameplay flow better and exploration more satisfying. The camera system has been overhauled to provide a more cinematic, close-up experience while avoiding disorienting angles. Encounters with creatures like Pyramid Head and the Lying Figures feel visceral and terrifying due to the improved mechanics.

4. Faithful to the Original's Atmosphere
The remake understands that the real horror of Silent Hill is in the details. Whether it’s the ambient sounds, unsettling silence, or disturbing visuals, Blooper Team keeps true to the haunting, oppressive atmosphere. The fog, abandoned buildings, and grotesque creatures all contribute to a palpable sense of dread that keeps players on edge without over-relying on jump scares.

5. Replay value with Enhanced Endings
With updated visuals and new animations, the multiple endings offer new perspectives and subtle narrative shifts. This keeps players invested and offers fresh incentives to replay the game to experience every twist and turn. Easter eggs and new hidden items in certain locations also encourage exploration and reward meticulous players with additional lore.

Cons:
1. High System Demands
The Unreal Engine 5 graphics look stunning but come at a cost. Players with older hardware might experience performance drops, especially in high-fidelity settings. On consoles, though optimised, occasional frame dips can be noticed in intense foggy areas.

2. Pacing Adjustments May Not Appeal to Everyone
Some fans might feel that certain pacing tweaks in the remake reduce the slow-burn tension of the original. While these changes streamline exploration for modern audiences, they can make sections feel slightly faster, which could disappoint players who loved the deliberate pacing of the classic. In other areas, like the puzzles, have been expanded on significantly which could lead longtime fans and newcomers alike believing that the game is deliberately lengthening its running time but the puzzles are so much more detailed and satisfying to solve this time around.

3. Familiarity May Impact the Surprise Factor for Veterans
Although the remake stays faithful to the original, this means that returning players may anticipate scares and narrative twists. The remake does add some new elements, but those deeply familiar with the original might find fewer surprises than they hoped. Some veterans may also be surprised at the significant amount of combat the player will have to experience in order to get through this story. While many enemies can be run past and avoided, there are situations in the game where combat is unavoidable so temper your expectations.

Final Verdict
For me personally, this Silent Hill 2 remake is a triumph and my personal GOTY for 2024, beautifully blending nostalgia with modern innovation. Blooper Team’s remake has set a new standard for psychological horror remakes, showcasing that a faithful recreation can still feel fresh and exhilarating not to mention completely anxiety-inducing (the new Toluca Prison section is going to shred even the hardest of nerves). This remake doesn’t just rely on high-definition graphics; it revitalises the emotional core of Silent Hill 2 while amplifying its horror and immersiveness for a new generation. For fans and newcomers alike, Silent Hill 2 (2024) is a haunting, unforgettable experience that cements itself as a new horror classic that sits comfortably alongside the original.

After all the tiresome negative online discourse surrounding the game by "fans' , some who seem hellbent on wanting to see the game fail because Konami named Blooper Team as the development house and that didn't seem to sit well with a lot of fans (due to Blooper Teams spotty track record) but Blooper Team absolutely nails it here. They clearly understood the assignment and then went above and beyond that was expected of them where you can see the love the team has for original source game because they have poured their heart and souls into this one and it shows. Well done Blooper Team, talk about a flex and a serious level up.

One word or phrase to sum up the experience

Anxiety-inducing and nerve-wracking and definitely not for the feint of heart

Performance/Bug related incidents

There are traversal stutters unfortunately as you move into new areas (this seems to be an Unreal Engine 5 thing. Performance was a bit spotty at launch but the recent patch seems to have fixed most of this

Similar to games

Resident Evil 2 Remake, Alien: Isolation, The Evil Within 2

Rating ★★★★★★★★★★

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Artfully Bleak. Beautifully Brutal

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a luminous triumph of style and substance, delivering one of the most inventive and emotionally resonant RPGs in recent memory. Crafted by the first time small French studio Sandfall Interactive, this debut title blends a Belle Époque-inspired fantasy world with a bold, genre-defying combat system and a story that lingers long after the credits roll. I was anticipating this title ever since I saw the preview for it in the Xbox show case in 2024 and from what I saw I was really hoping it would be good but no where in a million years did I expect it would be this outstanding, given this was a debut tile from unknown and unproven studio.

A World Painted in Light and Shadow
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is set in the hauntingly beautiful city of Lumière, where the mysterious Paintress erases lives annually through the ritualistic “Gommage,” (French for erasing), the game’s setting is a surreal, melancholic experience. From floating ruins to underwater cities where gravity defies logic, every environment feels like a dreamscape pulled from a painter’s imagination. The art direction is steeped in French romanticism, evoking comparisons to Final Fantasy, Nier Replicant, and to some extent the dark fantasy worlds created by FromSoftware's Hidetaka Miyazaki yet it stands apart with its own cultural identity.

Combat That Dances Between Turns and Timing
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's battle system is a revelation. It fuses traditional turn-based mechanics with real-time elements—dodging, parrying, and aiming—that demand both strategy and reflexes. Each character introduces unique mechanics: Maelle’s stance-switching swordplay, Lune’s elemental “Stains,” and Sciel’s predictive “Foretell” system to Verso's skill set that builds on "Perfection" ranks quickly rising you from rank D to S (given that he doesn't take any hits, which lowers his rank). These systems interlock beautifully, rewarding mastery and experimentation.

The game encourages players to "break the game with crazy builds," offering deep customisation through skill trees, gear, and passive abilities known as Lumina. This level of depth ensures that no two playthroughs are the same.

Characters Etched in Emotion
Departing from the genre’s typical youthful protagonists, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 features a cast of mature, world-weary characters. The narrative takes bold risks, including a shocking early twist that subverts expectations and deepens the emotional stakes . Themes of grief, mortality, and resilience are explored with nuance, making the story both intimate and impactful.

A Soundtrack That Resonates
Composer Lorien Testard’s score is a hauntingly beautiful and is one of the best scored soundtracks to come out of the medium. It's a wonderful blend of orchestral, jazz and ambient elements that perfectly complements the game’s tone. The music not only enhances the atmosphere but also underscores the emotional weight of the narrative, contributing to its critical acclaim. Don't be surprised if you find yourself humming to these tunes as you progress through the campaign. In fact the soundtrack has been so well received that it recently hit the top spot on the Billboard's Classical top 100.

Minor perfections that hold it back
While the game’s ambition is commendable, it’s not without flaws. Some technical issues, such as graphical clipping, characters getting stuck in the environment and game crashes hold it back. The game is prone to crash and I had many throughout my playthrough, with quite a few of them happening in major boss battles where I had been struggling for hours only to have the tide start to turn in my favour for the game to suddenly crash, which admittedly was annoying the first time it happened but not so much the fifth/sixth time around.

Final Verdict
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a breathtaking blend of artistry and innovation. Its unique combat system, emotionally rich narrative, and stunning world-building with relatable mature characters set a new standard for RPGs. Despite minor technical issues, it stands as a testament to what passionate, creative development can achieve. For fans of the genre and newcomers alike, this is a journey worth undertaking. Right now as it stands, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is definitely the front runner to win Game of the Year at the Game Awards come year end.

One word or phrase to sum up the experience

Emotionally resonating and rewardingly deep and complex

Performance/Bug related incidents

The game is very prone to crashing, at least from my experience with the game

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Persona 5 Royal, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Final Fantasy 10

Rating ★★★★★★★★★★

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